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CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers
Recalled November 19, 2004 · CPSC recall 05515 · Midwest and GE
Hazard
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
Remedy
Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.
Units
2,754, manufactured from May through August 6, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Six units have been returned with overheated connections, and one resulted in a fire that was contained to the product. There have been no injuries reported.
Description
The following models are included in this recall: model numbers R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, and R256EB1018A (Midwest) and TSLR1220CSAL (GE). Affected date code range is SAL421 through 432.
What to do
Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.
Contact
For additional information consumers should call the Recall Hotline (866) 665-4544 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Product
Meter socket load center
Manufacturer(s)
Midwest Electric Products, HW 22 North, Mankato, MN 56001 · GE Consumer & Industrial, 41 Woodford Ave., Plainville, CT
Retailers
Distributed by electrical product distributors.
Made in
Mexico
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →