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United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC · 16769 · published 2016-08-30

CPSC campaign 16769

Hazard

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building. United Copper is directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas

Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables

Brands in this recall