Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13163 · announced April 9, 2013 · Home Depot U.s.a · 11,300 units affected
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.
The hazard
The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should remove the recalled cable and return it to Home Depot for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.