Gardner Bender Electrical Wire Splices recall: Shock and Fire Hazards
Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Why was Gardner Bender Electrical Wire Splices recalled?
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices. Contact: For additional information, contact Gardner Bender at (800) 624-4320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gardnerbender.com
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
- Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)
- Company
- Gardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 53,000
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.
- Recall date
- August 20, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled butt splices are used to connect electrical wires to one another. They are typically used for wiring small electrical appliances, like audio equipment, or in automotive applications. The splices are yellow insulated vinyl and measure about one inch long and ¼ inch wide. They were intended for use with 12-10 AWG wire. 12-10 is stamped on the side of the splices. Model numbers 10-126, or 21-126, and Gardner Bender are printed on the product's packaging. They were sold in packages of 8 or 50.