Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative · Recalled
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
- Units
- About 2,800
- Reports
- 25
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.
Incident log
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says 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.
For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eiec.coop
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 AUG 13 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.