Recall #07-569 · Published August 13, 2007

Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters from Junction Boxes Used with on August 13, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Junction Box
Recalled Junction Box
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Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

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

Official 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.

Product and sales details

Recall number
07-569
Units
About 2,800
Sold at / sales period
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
Distributor
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.

Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters

CPSC product type: Electrical Outlets & Accessories

Recall contact information

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

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