The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15710·Announced 2014-12-02

Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard

Eaton is recalling about 1,100 MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers because their electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard.

What this means for you

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 (shock hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Eaton Corporation is recalling about 1,100 MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers. These units 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 recalled units have gray metallic enclosures and measure about 14 ¼ inches wide by 42 ½ inches high by 7 inches deep. The specific catalog numbers involved are MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV, or MBED3042PV200BF, which are located on the unit's packaging.

The recall is being issued because the meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The affected units were sold by authorized distributors in California and Nevada from July 2014 through August 2014 for about $200 each.

Consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Electrical Meter Breakers
Manufacturer
Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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