CPSC recall · Reported November 19, 2004
CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
Midwest Electric Products, Hw 22 North, Mankato, Mn 56001 recalled The following models are included in this recall: model numbers R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, and ….
CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers was recalled by Midwest Electric Products, Hw 22 North, Mankato, Mn 56001 in November 19, 2004. Reason: Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat o…. Remedy: Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companie…. Verify recall #05515 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Midwest Electric Products, Hw 22 North, Mankato, Mn 56001 issued this CPSC recall-Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat o….
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- November 19, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05515 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The following models are included in this recall: model numbers R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, and R256EB1018A (Midwest) and TSLR1220CSAL (GE). Affected date code range is SAL421 through 432.
Reason for recall
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05515 |
| Date reported | November 19, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 19, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Midwest Electric Products, Hw 22 North, Mankato, Mn 56001 |
| Affected scope | 2,754, manufactured from May through August 6, 2004 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They …
- Check the recall number (05515) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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