Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
Why was Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction recalled?
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: 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 to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters
- Company
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 2,800
- Sold at
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
- Recall date
- August 13, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.