CPSCGeneral Alert
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
Published: August 13, 2007Recall ID: 07569Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Eastern-Illini-Electric-Cooperative-Recalls-Junction-Boxes-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5d949e3c33a64304bfe3b5120d305ec7.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Junction Box |
| Hazards › Name | Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electrical Outlets & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1927 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,800 |
| Recall I D | 3842 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 07569 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eiec.coop |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |