The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16769·Announced 2016-08-30

United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Aluminum Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

United Copper is recalling specific 12/2 metal clad aluminum armored cables due to fire and shock hazards caused by damaged conductor coating.

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 and shock hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

United Copper Inc. is recalling approximately 57,000 units of 250-foot and 1,000-foot 12/2 metal clad (MC) aluminum armored cables. The recall involves cables with date codes between August 2015 and November 2015, which are typically installed behind walls to connect circuit breaker panels to 120-volt outlets or lighting switches.

The hazard arises because a damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

These cables were sold through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015. Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine if their cable is included in the recall. Because the cable is likely installed within walls, consumers cannot safely identify or replace it themselves. United Copper is also directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable.

The recalled product

Product
Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
Manufacturer
United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Wiring
Hazard
Affected units
57,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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