CPSC recall · Reported September 16, 2020
Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard
The cables do not meet the flammability requirements of the UL 1666 voluntary safety standard, posing a fire hazard when the cable is exposed to a flame.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cable. It ….
Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 16, 2020. Reason: The cables do not meet the flammability requirements of the UL 1666 voluntary safety standard, posing a fire …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to sche…. Verify recall #20184 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The cables do not meet the flammability requirements of the UL 1666 voluntary safety standard, posing a fire ….
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- September 16, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20184 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 the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cable. It is designed to prevent fires from spreading between floors through risers and vertical shafts. They contain 100% pure copper wire and are primarily used to wire your home or office for a high-speed network. The cables were sold in a variety of colors including yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink and purple. The cables came in various lengths including 250, 500 and 1000 foot spools. The cable has (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT, (UL) E333346 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT or (UL) E339722 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface.
Reason for recall
The cables do not meet the flammability requirements of the UL 1666 voluntary safety standard, posing a fire hazard when the cable is exposed to a flame.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20184 |
| Date reported | September 16, 2020 |
| Date initiated | September 16, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 10,800 |
| 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 stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspec…
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- 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
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