Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-12-02 · 15710
Hazards
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
15710
Date
2014-12-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electrical Meter Breakers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Authorized distributors in California and Nevada from July 2014 through August 2014 from about $200.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers are service entrance equipment systems that consist of a single meter socket and load center or a meter socket and main breaker combined in one enclosure. The meter breakers have gray metallic enclosures and measure about 14 ¼ inches wide by 42 ½ inches high by 7 inches deep. The recalled units have catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV or MBED3042PV200BF. The catalog number is located on the unit's packaging. The enclosures have a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door, which is secured with a latch and hasp at the bottom. Consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure.