United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

Recall #: 16769
Affected scope: About 57,000

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

United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas recalled This recall involves 250-foot and 1,000-foot 12/2 metal clad aluminum armored cabling wit….

United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas in August 30, 2016. Reason: A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to deter…. Verify recall #16769 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas issued this CPSC recall-A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards..

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agency class: August 30, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16769 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 250-foot and 1,000-foot 12/2 metal clad aluminum armored cabling with date codes between August 2015 and November 2015. The cable is typically installed behind walls, connecting the circuit breaker panel to a 120-volt wall outlet or lighting switch. The date code is printed, in a MMMYY format (ex. Aug15), on the back side of the hang tag attached to the cabling at the time of purchase.

Reason for recall

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building. United Copper is directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable.

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	16769
Date reported	August 30, 2016
Date initiated	August 30, 2016
Recalling firm	United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas
Affected scope	About 57,000
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 30, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16769.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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