Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 16, 2020 CPSC #20184

Quick answer

Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #20184, announced on September 16, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cable. It is designed to prevent fires from spreading between floors through risers and vertical shafts. They contain 100% pure copper wire and are primarily used to wire your home or office for a high-speed network. The cables were sold in a variety of colors including yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink and purple. The cables came in various lengths including 250, 500 and 1000 foot spools. The cable has (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT, (UL) E333346 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT or (UL) E339722 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.. Affected brand: Monoprice Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cable. It is designed to prevent fires from spreading between floors through risers and vertical shafts. They contain 100% pure copper wire and are primarily used to wire your home or office for a high-speed network. The cables were sold in a variety of colors including yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink and purple. The cables came in various lengths including 250, 500 and 1000 foot spools. The cable has (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT, (UL) E333346 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT or (UL) E339722 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface.

Affected products

Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables

Recalled brands

Monoprice Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.

Recall date

September 16, 2020

Categories

Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #20184?

CPSC recall #20184 covers Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 16, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cable. It is designed to prevent fires from spreading between floors through risers and vertical shafts. They contain 100% pure copper wire and are primarily used to wire your home or office for a high-speed network. The cables were sold in a variety of colors including yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink and purple. The cables came in various lengths including 250, 500 and 1000 foot spools. The cable has (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT, (UL) E333346 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT or (UL) E339722 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface.

What is the remedy for recall #20184?

The CPSC remedy for recall #20184 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.. 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 Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard 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/2020/Monoprice-Recalls-Ethernet-Cables-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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