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Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What 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.
Who to contact: For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eiec.coop
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,800
- Recall date
- August 13, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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