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Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard

Recalled August 13, 2007 · CPSC recall 07569 · Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative

Recalled Junction Box
Hazard
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 2,800
Incidents / injuries
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters
Distributed by
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.
Retailers
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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