CPSC recall 02226
Motorola DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-10-07
On 2025-10-07 the CPSC announced a recall of Motorola DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes by Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, citing pins in the rear of the box, that connect to the power cord, could break, which could pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02226 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-08-08 |
| Published | 2025-10-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Motorola Broadband Communications Sector |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Motorola DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes | These digital cable set-top boxes are black, about 17 inches wide and 2.5 inches high. "MOTOROLA" and "INTERACTIVE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS" are written on the front of the units. The model number, "DCT2000" is written on the cover of the user guide that came with the box. Motorola's DCT2000 set-top box provides cable subscribers access to various digital, audio, and interactive TV services, including expanded channel counts; digital-quality video and audio; interactive program guides for viewing convenience and control; parental control; and virtual channels for community and local information.
Reason
Pins in the rear of the box, that connect to the power cord, could break, which could pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Motorola-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Digital-Cable-Set-Top-Boxes-
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