United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
⚠ 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-7841.
This recall involves 250-foot and 1,000-foot 12/2 metal clad aluminum armored cabling with date codes between August 2015 and November 2015. The cable is typically installed behind walls, connecting the circuit breaker panel to a 120-volt wall outlet or lighting switch. The date code is printed, in a MMMYY format (ex. Aug15), on the back side of the hang tag attached to the cabling at the time of purchase.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7841.
Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building. United Copper is directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable.
✅ 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 Electrical Distributors Nationwide From August 2015 Through November 2015 For About Between $80 And $90 For The 250-foot Reel, And Between $310 And $370 For The 1000-foot Reel. 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-7841.
United Copper toll-free at 866-866-5677 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.unitedcopper.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Electrical Distributors Nationwide From August 2015 Through November 2015 For About Between $80 And $90 For The 250-foot Reel, And Between $310 And $370 For The 1000-foot Reel. Recall FAQ
Electrical Distributors Nationwide From August 2015 Through November 2015 For About Between $80 And $90 For The 250-foot Reel, And Between $310 And $370 For The 1000-foot Reel. is the subject of an electronics recall: United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert). The notice was published on August 30, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 57,000 units are potentially affected.