Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3842.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3842.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative From June 1989 Through Late 2002. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3842.
For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eiec.coop
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Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative From June 1989 Through Late 2002. Recall FAQ
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative From June 1989 Through Late 2002. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard. The notice was published on August 13, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,800 units are potentially affected.