CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers

CPSC recall 05515 · announced November 19, 2004 · Midwest Electric Products, Hw 22 North, Mankato, Mn 56001 · 2,754 units affected

The product

The following models are included in this recall: model numbers R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, and R256EB1018A (Midwest) and TSLR1220CSAL (GE). Affected date code range is SAL421 through 432.

The hazard

Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.

What to do (per CPSC)

Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): Six units have been returned with overheated connections, and one resulted in a fire that was contained to the product. There have been no injuries reported.
Sold at: Distributed by electrical product distributors.
Consumer contact: For additional information consumers should call the Recall Hotline (866) 665-4544 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.