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Recalled Junction Box used with Water Heater
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
About 2,800
For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.eiec.coop.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters. Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
Name of Product: Junction Boxes used with Water Heaters
Units: About 2,800
Distributor: Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.
Hazard: Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves junction boxes installed between the water heater and load management switch. The metal junction boxes measure about 4 inches by 4 inches and have no markings. The junction box contains wiring connections for water heaters.
Sold by: Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired at no cost. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has contacted consumers with recalled junction boxes directly.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.eiec.coop.
Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired at no cost. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has contacted consumers with recalled junction boxes directly.
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
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