Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard

While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posin…

Recall #: 10319
Affected scope: About 1,000

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Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind. recalled This recall involves THNN electrical wire labeled on its packaging as 12 gauge solid whit….

Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind. in August 18, 2010. Reason: While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrica…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any switches, outlets or electrical devices using…. Verify recall #10319 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrica….

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agency class: August 18, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10319 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 THNN electrical wire labeled on its packaging as 12 gauge solid white 100' UPC 048243982721 and 12 gauge stranded red 50' UPC 048243229215. The actual wire has "THHN Cerro Wire 14 gauge" printed on it. The UPC number and 12 gauge is found on the plastic wrap and on a label at the bottom of the reel.

Reason for recall

While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using any switches, outlets or electrical devices using this wire and contact Cerro Wire for instructions on returning the product for a refund. Any contractor or subcontractor who used this wire should inspect their work to see that their work meets local electrical wiring code.

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	10319
Date reported	August 18, 2010
Date initiated	August 18, 2010
Recalling firm	Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind.
Affected scope	About 1,000
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 stop using any switches, outlets or electrical devices using this wire and contact Cerro Wire for in…

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 18, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10319.

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