RecallDepth

CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers

This recall was issued November 19, 2004.

Company
Midwest Electric Products, Hw 22 North, Mankato, Mn 56001
Posted
November 19, 2004
Recall Number
05515
Quantity
2,754, manufactured from May through August 6, 2004
Official Source
View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.

Action Taken

Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.

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Recalled meter socket load center
Recalled meter socket load center
Date code of recalled meter socket load center
Date code of recalled meter socket load center
Date code of recalled meter socket load center
Date code of recalled meter socket load center

Incidents & Injuries

Six units have been returned with overheated connections, and one resulted in a fire that was contained to the product. There have been no injuries reported.