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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-10-15

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

Is my product affected?

Single Meter Sockets

  • Brand Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Milbank Manufacturing is recalling single meter sockets used to measure residential electricity usage in underground utility meter installations. The recalled model 9090 sockets contain a manufacturing defect where an incorrect bridge is installed in the product. This defect can cause a short circuit while the socket is in use, and if the cover is removed while the meter socket is energized, all metal parts could create electrical shock or cause burns.

If you have one of these recalled sockets, you should stop using it immediately and contact the electrical supply contractor who installed it. The contractor will then contact Milbank Manufacturing to arrange either a replacement or reimbursement for the product.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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