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Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireAug 13, 2007
Recalled Junction Box
Recalled Junction Box

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Hazard

Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

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Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eiec.coop

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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