CPSC recall 15-710, announced December 2, 2014, covers Eaton Electrical Meter Breakers (about 1,100 units). The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Recall contact: call (800) 330-6479, or go to www.electrical.eaton.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The enclosures have a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door, which is secured with a latch and hasp at the bottom.
Which products are included?
This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers are service entrance equipment systems that consist of a single meter socket and load center or a meter socket and main breaker combined in one enclosure. The meter breakers have gray metallic enclosures and measure about 14 ¼ inches wide by 42 ½ inches high by 7 inches deep. The recalled units have catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV or MBED3042PV200BF. The catalog number is located on the unit's packaging. The enclosures have a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door, which is secured with a latch and hasp at the bottom. Consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2014 through August 2014
- Price paid
- $200
Why it was recalled
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None
Official remedy
Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Electrical contractors should immediately contact their meter breaker distributor to determine if any of their units are included in this recall. Contractors will receive a free remedy kit, including shipping. Consumers should contact Eaton or the electrical contractor that installed the recalled meter breaker for the free installation of the repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 330-6479, or go to www.electrical.eaton.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Eaton
- Manufacturer
- Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa.
- Product type
- Circuit breakers
- Recall number
- 15-710
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized distributors in California and Nevada from July 2014 through August 2014 from about $200.
Electrical Meter Breakers
CPSC product type: Panelboards or Circuit Breakers or GFCIs or Fuses
This recall in context
Compared with the 13 circuit breaker recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,100 units: the 11th-largest of 11 circuit breaker recalls that state a unit count. The median is 50,000 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 4 of 13 circuit breaker recalls.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 2 of 13 circuit breaker recalls.
- Brand history
- Eaton is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 1975 to 2014. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud… (01-150, May 2001).
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Eaton at (800) 330-6479, Option 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.electrical.eaton.com and click on MBED Safety Recall for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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