Midwest and GE · Recalled
CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
- Units
- 2,754, manufactured from May through August 6, 2004
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Distributed by electrical product distributors.
- Product type
- Meter Boxes
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- GE Consumer & Industrial, 41 Woodford Ave., Plainville, CT, Midwest Electric Products, HW 22 North, Mankato, MN 56001
Incident log
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.
What the notice says 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 19 2004; last revised NOV 18 2024.
