Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 08367 · Aug 20, 2008 · Gardner Bender
53,000
units affected
53,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08367
- Date
- Aug 20, 2008
- Company
- Gardner Bender
- Units affected
- 53,000
- Product
- Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electrical wire splices (also known as butt splice connectors)?
Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.
What is the hazard?
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
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.