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CPSC recall 10319

THHN Electrical Wire

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of THHN Electrical Wire by Cerro Wire, citing while the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posin….

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number10319
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2010-08-18
Published2014-05-23
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyCerro Wire
DistributionUS

Product

THHN Electrical Wire | This recall involves THNN electrical wire labeled on its packaging as 12 gauge solid white 100' UPC 048243982721 and 12 gauge stranded red 50' UPC 048243229215. The actual wire has "THHN Cerro Wire 14 gauge" printed on it. The UPC number and 12 gauge is found on the plastic wrap and on a label at the bottom of the reel.

Reason

While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Identifiers

upc48243982721
upc48243229215

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/2010/Electrical-Wire-Recalled-by-Cerro-Wire-due-to-Fire-Hazard

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