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Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards is CPSC recall #08367, announced on August 20, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.. Affected brand: Gardner Bender.
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.
Affected products
Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)
Recalled brands
Gardner Bender
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.
Recall date
August 20, 2008
CPSC recall #08367 covers Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 20, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08367 is consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Gardner-Bender-Recalls-Electrical-Wire-Splices-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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