# United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-08-30 · 16769 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16769
- **Date:** 2016-08-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables

## Hazards

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/United-Copper-Recalls-Metal-Clad-Cables)
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