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Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 15-710 · December 2, 2014 · Eaton

What to doOnly 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-710 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 2, 2014
Brand
Eaton
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Electrical Meter Breakers
Hazard
Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Electric shock
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,100
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 9, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Electrical Meter Breakers · About 1,100 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized distributors in California and Nevada from July 2014 through August 2014 from about $200.; Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

None

Consumer contact

Eaton at (800) 330-6479, Option 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.electrical.eaton.com and click on MBED Safety Recall for more information.

Recall history and context

Eaton appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Electrical Meter Breakers (About 1,100 units). This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 9, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.