Metal Clad aluminum armored cables recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 30, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16769

Brand / firm

United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.