August 13, 2007

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes 

Name of Product: Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters

Units: About 2,800

Distributor: Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.

Hazard: Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.

Description: This recall involves junction boxes installed between the water heater and load management switch. The metal junction boxes measure about 4 inches by 4 inches and have no markings. The junction box contains wiring connections for water heaters.

Sold by: Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired at no cost. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has contacted consumers with recalled junction boxes directly.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.eiec.coop/News/news_WHLM.htm