The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10319·Announced 2010-08-18

Cerro Wire Recalls THHN Electrical Wire Due to Fire Hazard

Cerro Wire is recalling THHN electrical wire mislabeled as 12 gauge when it is actually 14 gauge, posing a fire hazard if overloaded.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cerro Wire Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 units of THHN electrical wire sold at Home Depot and Menards stores in 22 states from December 2009 through April 2010. The recall involves solid white 100-foot spools and stranded red 50-foot spools that are incorrectly labeled as 12 gauge on the packaging, while the actual wire is printed with "14 gauge."

The hazard exists because if the 14-gauge wire is used as if it were 12-gauge, it can overload and pose a fire hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using any switches, outlets, or electrical devices using this wire and contact Cerro Wire for instructions on returning the product for a refund. Contractors or subcontractors who used this wire should inspect their work to ensure it meets local electrical wiring code. For more information, consumers can contact Cerro Wire toll-free at (866) 572-3776 ext. 269 or visit www.cerrowire.com.

The recalled product

Product
THHN Electrical Wire
Manufacturer
Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Wiring
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 48243982721
  • 48243229215

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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