Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced December 2, 2014 CPSC #15710

Quick answer

Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15710, announced on December 2, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers 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 meter breakers have gray metallic enclosures and measure about 14 ¼ inches wide by 42 ½ inches high by 7 inches deep. The recalled units have catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV or MBED3042PV200BF. The catalog number is located on the unit's packaging. The enclosures have a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door, which is secured with a latch and hasp at the bottom. Consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. The remedy is only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. 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.. Affected brand: Eaton Corporation.

Hazard

This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers 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 meter breakers have gray metallic enclosures and measure about 14 ¼ inches wide by 42 ½ inches high by 7 inches deep. The recalled units have catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV or MBED3042PV200BF. The catalog number is located on the unit's packaging. The enclosures have a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door, which is secured with a latch and hasp at the bottom. Consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure.

Affected products

Electrical Meter Breakers

Recalled brands

Eaton Corporation

Remedy

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

Recall date

December 2, 2014

Categories

Panelboards or Circuit Breakers or GFCIs or Fuses

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15710?

CPSC recall #15710 covers Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 2, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers 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 meter breakers have gray metallic enclosures and measure about 14 ¼ inches wide by 42 ½ inches high by 7 inches deep. The recalled units have catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV or MBED3042PV200BF. The catalog number is located on the unit's packaging. The enclosures have a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door, which is secured with a latch and hasp at the bottom. Consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure.

What is the remedy for recall #15710?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15710 is only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Eaton-Recalls-Electrical-Meter-Breakers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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