CPSC recall 20184
Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2020-09-16
On 2020-09-16 the CPSC announced a recall of Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables by Monoprice, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20184 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2020-09-16 |
| Published | 2020-09-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Monoprice |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables | 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.
Reason
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.
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/2020/Monoprice-Recalls-Ethernet-Cables-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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