[RE-wrenches] Meter Socket Recall Notice

[Matt Lafferty]

FYI - Product safety recall
 
Milbank 9090 Series Meter Sockets recalled due to safety hazard. Affected
Model Numbers include: U9090-O or R9090-O. These are 200 Amp, 4-jaw sockets.
Affected products were sold via electrical suppliers in NY, PA, VT, and MA
from May 2009 - August 2009. There were reportedly some sold in local
hardware stores in NY. 
 
CPSC Notice:  http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10012.html
(Pictures of the product on this page)
Milbank Recall Hotline: 888-537-0881
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2009
Release # 10-012 	Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 537-0881
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 	

Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and
Electrocution Hazards


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. 

Name of Product: Single Meter Sockets

Units: About 1,400

Manufacturer: Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.

Hazard: A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed
in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing
defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns
can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized.

Incidents/Injuries: Three incidents have been reported of the unit shorting
out. No injuries were reported.

Description: The single meter 200 amp/4 terminal sockets are used for
underground utility meter installations. The meter socket is 20 3/4 inches
high by 9 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep with 1 meter position. It is
used by the approving utility to mount their electric meter to measure how
much electricity a residence uses. It can be used for an underground
residential application. The recalled model number 9090 appears on the right
or left side of the installed meter socket. If not installed, model numbers
U9090-O or R9090-O will appear on the label on the outside of the box.

Sold at: Electrical supply distributors in N.Y., Pa., Vt. and Mass. and at
local hardware stores in N.Y. from May 2009 through August 2009 for about
$70.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and
contact the electrical supply contractor who installed the sockets.
Contractors will contact Milbank Manufacturing for a replacement or
reimbursement. Milbank will contact all distributors and stores where the
recalled product was sold.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Milbank
Manufacturing's Sales Engineer toll-free at (888) 537-0881 between the hours
of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web
site at www.milbankmfg.com
<http://www.milbankmfg.com/Recall/RecallForm.aspx> 

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are
either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard
with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting
https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
 
 
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