Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07569 · announced August 13, 2007 · Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative · 2,800 units affected
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.
The hazard
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.