Monoprice Inc. 2020-09-16 Pool serious CPSC
Pool · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20184
Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables Recall
Issued September 16, 2020 · Monoprice Inc. · 10,800 units affected
In September 2020, Monoprice Inc. recalled the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables, a serious pool recall reported by the CPSC.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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 you should do
- 1 Stop using Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Monoprice Inc. to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Monoprice Inc.
- Category
- Pool
- Recall date
- September 16, 2020
- Units affected
- 10,800
- Sold at
- Online at www.monoprice.com and www.amazon.com to consumers, IT installation companies, construction, and other businesses from December 2018 through February 2020 for between $20 and $130 per box, depending on length and color.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20184
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Monoprice Inc. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 44 Pool recalls in our database.
- 10,800 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 12,130 US households.
- This is the 2nd Pool recall we've logged in 2020.