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CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers

U.S. CPSCFireNov 19, 2004
Recalled meter socket load center
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
Date code of recalled meter socket load center

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Hazard

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

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.

Incidents & 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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Distributed by electrical product distributors.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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