Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
Recall 07569 · Aug 13, 2007 · Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07569
- Date
- Aug 13, 2007
- Company
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves junction boxes installed between the water heater and load management switch. The metal junction boxes measure about 4 inches by 4 inches and have no markings. The junction box contains wiring connections for water heaters.
What can happen
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired at no cost. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has contacted consumers with recalled junction boxes directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled junction boxes used with water heaters?
Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired at no cost. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has contacted consumers with recalled junction boxes directly.
What is the hazard?
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.