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Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

  • Recalled Single Meter Socket
  • Recalled Single Meter Socket Bridge
  • Single Meter Socket
Name of Product:
Single Meter Sockets
Hazard:

A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
October 15, 2009
Units:

About 1,400

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Milbank Manufacturing's Sales Engineer toll-free at (888) 537-0881 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.milbankmfg.com.

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Recall Details

Description:

The single meter 200 amp/4 terminal sockets are used for underground utility meter installations. The meter socket is 20 3/4 inches high by 9 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep with 1 meter position. It is used by the approving utility to mount their electric meter to measure how much electricity a residence uses. It can be used for an underground residential application. The recalled model number 9090 appears on the right or left side of the installed meter socket. If not installed, model numbers U9090-O or R9090-O will appear on the label on the outside of the box.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact the electrical supply contractor who installed the sockets. Contractors will contact Milbank Manufacturing for a replacement or reimbursement. Milbank will contact all distributors and stores where the recalled product was sold.

Incidents/Injuries:

Three incidents have been reported of the unit shorting out. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:
Electrical supply distributors in N.Y., Pa., Vt. and Mass. and at local hardware stores in N.Y. from May 2009 through August 2009 for about $70.
Manufacturer(s):
Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
10-012

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