Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard

Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.

Recall #: 07569
Affected scope: About 2,800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill. recalled This recall involves junction boxes installed between the water heater and load managemen….

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard was recalled by Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill. in August 13, 2007. Reason: Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an a…. Verify recall #07569 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard..

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agency class: August 13, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07569 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07569
Date reported	August 13, 2007
Date initiated	August 13, 2007
Recalling firm	Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.
Affected scope	About 2,800
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

Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 13, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07569.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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