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Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

Name: Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Brand: Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.
SKU: CPSC-10012
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 15, 2009Recall ID: 10012Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized.

Product Description & Identification

The single meter 200 amp/4 terminal sockets are used for underground utility meter installations. The meter socket is 20 3/4 inches high by 9 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep with 1 meter position. It is used by the approving utility to mount their electric meter to measure how much electricity a residence uses. It can be used for an underground residential application. The recalled model number 9090 appears on the right or left side of the installed meter socket. If not installed, model numbers U9090-O or R9090-O will appear on the label on the outside of the box.

Affected Products

Single Meter Sockets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Single-Meter-Sockets-Recalled-by-Milbank-Manufacturing-Due-to-Fire-and-Electrocution-Hazards
Title	Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f55dd38bc30542e8b2b1bdda330b3055.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Single Meter Socket
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ab6c7d26503f4116bbe146c34c51c09c.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Single Meter Socket Bridge
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/203003048f9647ac86f9cc4b2ba7195b.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Picture of Single Meter Socket
Hazards › Name	A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized.
Injuries › Name	Three incidents have been reported of the unit shorting out. No injuries were reported.
Products › Name	Single Meter Sockets
Products › Type	Meter Boxes
Products › Category I D	2045
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,400
Recall I D	14
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact the electrical supply contractor who installed the sockets. Contractors will contact Milbank Manufacturing for a replacement or reimbursement. Milbank will contact all distributors and stores where the recalled product was sold.
Retailers › Name	Electrical supply distributors in N.Y., Pa., Vt. and Mass. and at local hardware stores in N.Y. from May 2009 through August 2009 for about $70.
Recall Date	2009-10-15T00:00:00
Description	The single meter 200 amp/4 terminal sockets are used for underground utility meter installations. The meter socket is 20 3/4 inches high by 9 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep with 1 meter position. It is used by the approving utility to mount their electric meter to measure how much electricity a residence uses. It can be used for an underground residential application. The recalled model number 9090 appears on the right or left side of the installed meter socket. If not installed, model numbers U9090-O or R9090-O will appear on the label on the outside of the box.
Recall Number	10012
Manufacturers › Name	Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Milbank Manufacturing's Sales Engineer toll-free at (888) 537-0881 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.milbankmfg.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmMilbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.

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