Gardner Bender · Recalled
Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 53,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1–$5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled butt splices are used to connect electrical wires to one another. They are typically used for wiring small electrical appliances, like audio equipment, or in automotive applications. The splices are yellow insulated vinyl and measure about one inch long and ¼ inch wide. They were intended for use with 12-10 AWG wire. 12-10 is stamped on the side of the splices. Model numbers 10-126, or 21-126, and Gardner Bender are printed on the product's packaging. They were sold in packages of 8 or 50.
The file
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Gardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Incident log
Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.
For additional information, contact Gardner Bender at (800) 624-4320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gardnerbender.com
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 20 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
