United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 16769 · Aug 30, 2016 · United Copper
57,000
units affected
57,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16769
- Date
- Aug 30, 2016
- Company
- United Copper
- Units affected
- 57,000
- Product
- Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
- Product type
- Electric Wire or Wiring Systems
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building. United Copper is directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal clad (mc) aluminum armored cables?
Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building. United Copper is directly contacting distributors who.
What is the hazard?
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
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.