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Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: April 9, 2013 Initiated: April 9, 2013 #13163

Product Description

This recall involves 1,000 ft. CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1,000 ft. lengths. It is intended to run between floors of a building as data cable. This type of cable must self-extinguish in a fire. The cable is gray and marked (UL) E316395. The cable's box is blue and black and is marked CE Tech 1,000 ft. riser cable, Cat 6 23-4.

Reason for Recall

The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the recalled cable and return it to Home Depot for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected: About 11,300
Official Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Home-Depot-Recalls-CE-Tech-Riser-Cable

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves 1,000 ft. CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1,000 ft. lengths. It is intended to run between floors of a building as data cable. This type of cable must self-extinguish in a fire. The cable is gray and marked (UL) E316395. The cable's box is blue and black and is marked CE Tech 1,000 ft. riser cable, Cat 6 23-4.. Units affected: About 11,300.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should remove the recalled cable and return it to Home Depot for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 9, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13163.

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