Electrical wire is being recalled by Cerro Wire due to fire hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission states: This wire was sold at Home Depot & Menards stores in the following states: Colo., Iowa, Idaho, Ill., Ind., Kan., Ky., Mich., Minn., Mo., Mont., N.D., Neb., Ohio, Ore., Pa., S.D., Utah, Wash., Wis., Wyo. from December 2009 through April 2010. The 50-foot wire spools were sold for $9 and the 100-foot spools for about $16.
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. Consumer should contact, Cerro Wire toll-free at (866) 572-3776 ext. 269 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cerrowire.com
Cerro Wire is part of The Marmon Group LLC, A Berkshire Hathaway Company.
Source: CPSC.gov, also on How2Fix.com
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Counterfeit Square D breakers Recalled
Counterfeit Square D breakers Recalled
The QO series, of the Square D Company, that were distributed from Miami Breaker Inc. (MBI) have issues a voluntary recall. They are recalling the breakers due to the possibility of not tripping when over-current or overloaded situation occurs. This information was announced on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). See the How2Fix.com’s recall alerts.
"The counterfeit circuit breakers are marked as Square D in the QO series. The models are QO115 (about 7,800 units), QO120 (about 26,300 units), QO130 (about 3,200 units), QO215 (about 350 units), QO220 (about 720 units), QO230 (about 1,780 units), QO240 (about 1,130 units), QO250 (about 1,150 units) and QO260 (about 1,150 units). Genuine Square D QO breakers have the following: (1) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker, (2) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (3) a yellow chromate clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.” From CPSC site
We check Miami Breakers Inc. website for more details, nothing was posted, but if you need to contact them, or if you feel you have these breakers, call MBI at (800) 941-1112 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
