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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2020-09-16

Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables

  • Brand Monoprice Inc., of Brea, Calif.

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

What happened

Monoprice is recalling Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cables because they do not meet flammability safety requirements and pose a fire hazard when exposed to flame. The recalled cables, which contain 100% pure copper wire and are used for home and office network installations, were sold in multiple colors (yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink, and purple) and lengths (250, 500, and 1000 foot spools). The cables can be identified by markings on the surface that include UL numbers E467139, E333346, or E339722 followed by "23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance" and footage information.

According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit, during which the company will inspect and replace the cable at no charge.

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

Hazard

The cables do not meet the flammability requirements of the UL 1666 voluntary safety standard, posing a fire hazard when the cable is exposed to a flame.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cable. It is designed to prevent fires from spreading between floors through risers and vertical shafts. They contain 100% pure copper wire and are primarily used to wire your home or office for a high-speed network. The cables were sold in a variety of colors including yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink and purple. The cables came in various lengths including 250, 500 and 1000 foot spools. The cable has (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT, (UL) E333346 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT or (UL) E339722 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface.

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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