THHN Wire Recall

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs 	Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2010
Release #10-319 	Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 572-3776
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: THHN Electrical Wire

Units: About 1,000

Manufacturer: Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind.

Hazard: While the actual electrical wire has =9314 gauge=94 printed on it,
the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If
used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to
consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves THNN electrical wire labeled on its
packaging as 12 gauge solid white 100=92 UPC 48243982721 and 12 gauge
stranded red 50=92 UPC 48243229215. The actual wire has =93THHN Cerro Wire
14 gauge=94 printed on it. The UPC number and 12 gauge is found on the
plastic wrap and on a label at the bottom of the reel.

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.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: 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 Contact: For additional information, 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=92s website at www.cerrowire.com

Picture of Recalled solid THNN electrical wire