Safety regulator, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers
Recall 05515 · Nov 19, 2004 · Midwest Electric Products, HW 22 North, Mankato, MN 56001
2,754
units affected
2,754
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05515
- Date
- Nov 19, 2004
- Company
- Midwest Electric Products, HW 22 North, Mankato, MN 56001
- Units affected
- 2,754
- Product
- Meter socket load center
- Product type
- Meter Boxes
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The following models are included in this recall: model numbers R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, and R256EB1018A (Midwest) and TSLR1220CSAL (GE). Affected date code range is SAL421 through 432.
What can happen
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
The fix
Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Six units have been returned with overheated connections, and one resulted in a fire that was contained to the product. There have been no injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Distributed by electrical product distributors.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled meter socket load center?
Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.
What is the hazard?
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
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.