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Product recall · CPSCApril 9, 2013Serious
Home Depot CE Tech Riser Cable
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a 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 remove the recalled cable and return it to Home Depot for a full refund.
Who to contact: Home Depot at (800) 394-7519 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
The product
This recall involves 1,000 ft. CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1,000 ft. lengths. It is intended to run between floors of a building as data cable. This type of cable must self-extinguish in a fire. The cable is gray and marked (UL) E316395. The cable's box is blue and black and is marked CE Tech 1,000 ft. riser cable, Cat 6 23-4.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,300
- Recall date
- April 9, 2013
- Brand
- Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.
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: “Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to 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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