United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-30 · 16769
Hazards
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
Recall
Number
16769
Date
2016-08-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas
Retailer(s)
Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for about between $80 and $90 for the 250-foot reel, and between $310 and $370 for the 1000-foot reel.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves 250-foot and 1,000-foot 12/2 metal clad aluminum armored cabling with date codes between August 2015 and November 2015. The cable is typically installed behind walls, connecting the circuit breaker panel to a 120-volt wall outlet or lighting switch. The date code is printed, in a MMMYY format (ex. Aug15), on the back side of the hang tag attached to the cabling at the time of purchase.