Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-08-20 · 08367
Hazards
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08367
Date
2008-08-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)
Companies
Retailer(s)
Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Distributor(s)
Gardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled butt splices are used to connect electrical wires to one another. They are typically used for wiring small electrical appliances, like audio equipment, or in automotive applications. The splices are yellow insulated vinyl and measure about one inch long and ¼ inch wide. They were intended for use with 12-10 AWG wire. 12-10 is stamped on the side of the splices. Model numbers 10-126, or 21-126, and Gardner Bender are printed on the product's packaging. They were sold in packages of 8 or 50.