# Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-08-20 · 08367 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08367
- **Date:** 2008-08-20
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)

## Hazards

When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

## Retailer(s)

Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Gardner-Bender-Recalls-Electrical-Wire-Splices-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards)
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