Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
USGardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Gardner-Bender-Recalls-Electrical-Wire-Splices-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e903bd3c09dd400fa6afdd25180f0c45.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Electrical Wire Splices |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1442a6058c2040fe935dade2811031ad.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Electrical Wire Splice |
| Hazards › Name | When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors) |
| Products › Type | Electrical Outlets & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1927 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 53,000 |
| Recall I D | 4404 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices. |
| Retailers › Name | Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Gardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 08367 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Gardner Bender at (800) 624-4320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gardnerbender.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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