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United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

Date: August 30, 2016
Company: United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas

United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report