CPSC recall 16769
Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-09-02
On 2016-09-02 the CPSC announced a recall of Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables by United Copper, citing A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16769 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-08-30 |
| Published | 2016-09-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | United Copper |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables | 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.
Reason
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
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/2016/United-Copper-Recalls-Metal-Clad-Cables
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