United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2016-08-30. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 57,000Units
2016-08-30Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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