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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=906090315-19102009>FYI - Product safety
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=906090315-19102009>Milbank 9090 Series
Meter Sockets recalled due to safety hazard. Affected Model Numbers include:
U9090-O or R9090-O. <FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=906090315-19102009>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. </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=906090315-19102009>CPSC Notice:
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=906090315-19102009>Milbank Recall
Hotline: 888-537-0881</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<TD align=left>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<BR>October 15, 2009<BR>Release #
10-012 </TD>
<TD align=right><B>Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 537-0881</B><BR>CPSC
Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772<BR>CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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<H2><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular>Single Meter
Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution
Hazards</FONT></H2>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular>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. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Name of
Product: </B>Single Meter Sockets</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Units:
</B>About 1,400</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2
face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Manufacturer: </B>Milbank
Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Hazard:
</B>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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2
face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Incidents/Injuries:
</B>Three incidents have been reported of the unit shorting out. No injuries
were reported.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2
face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Description: </B>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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Sold at:
</B>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.</FONT></P>
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face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Manufactured in: </B>United
States</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Remedy:
</B>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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular><B>Consumer
Contact: </B>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 <A
href="http://www.milbankmfg.com/Recall/RecallForm.aspx">www.milbankmfg.com</A></FONT></P></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=906090315-19102009>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 <A
href="https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx">https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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