CPSC recall · Reported December 2, 2014
Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa. recalled This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers are s….
Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa. in December 2, 2014. Reason: The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not…. Verify recall #15710 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers..
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- December 2, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15710 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
This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers are service entrance equipment systems that consist of a single meter socket and load center or a meter socket and main breaker combined in one enclosure. The meter breakers have gray metallic enclosures and measure about 14 ¼ inches wide by 42 ½ inches high by 7 inches deep. The recalled units have catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV or MBED3042PV200BF. The catalog number is located on the unit's packaging. The enclosures have a single warning label on the bottom of the lower right compartment door, which is secured with a latch and hasp at the bottom. Consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure.
Reason for recall
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Electrical contractors should immediately contact their meter breaker distributor to determine if any of their units are included in this recall. Contractors will receive a free remedy kit, including shipping. Consumers should contact Eaton or the electrical contractor that installed the recalled meter breaker for the free installation of the repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15710 |
| Date reported | December 2, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 1,100 |
| 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
Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Ele…
- Check the recall number (15710) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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