CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-11-19

CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers

05515 · Recalled 2004-11-19 · CPSC page

Recalled meter socket load center
Recalled meter socket load center

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Meter socket load center2,754, manufactured from May through August 6, 2004

Parties

Manufacturers
Midwest Electric Products, HW 22 North, Mankato, MN 56001, GE Consumer & Industrial, 41 Woodford Ave., Plainville, CT
Made in
Mexico
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.

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Date code of recalled meter socket load center
Date code of recalled meter socket load center
Date code of recalled meter socket load center
Date code of recalled meter socket load center

Source: CPSC recall 05515. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.