25- and 50-Pair Plenum Category 5 and 5e CMP Network Cables
Published May 31, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05184, published May 31, 2005. Recalling firm: Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM), Inc. of Manchester, N.H.; Reported units: About 1.7 million feet.
What's the hazard
The recalled cables do not meet the fire resistance standards for cable used in plenum applications. Plenum is the space typically used for air circulation in heating and air conditioning systems. If the cables were exposed to a fire source, smoke or fire could spread more quickly than permitted by the standard for this type of cable.
What to do
Cables installed in a plenum application will be removed and replaced. Users should contact HCM to coordinate this work among HCM, the property owner and an installer. Because these products were constructed in compliance with HCM's new listing with UL for CMR (riser) cables, they may remain in place if they have already been installed in riser applications. HCM is directly notifying known purchasers about this recall. The 25-pair version of the recalled cable also was manufactured by HCM under a private label arrangement for Superior Essex Inc. Superior Essex has already contacted all affected customers who purchased this cable.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM), Inc. of Manchester, N.H.
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM), Inc. of Manchester, N.H.
- Distributor
- Authorized electrical or data communication distributors, from about June 2003 through December 2004.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 25- and 50-Pair Plenum Category 5 and 5e CMP Network Cables recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05184 on May 31, 2005. Reported hazard: The recalled cables do not meet the fire resistance standards for cable used in plenum applications. Plenum is the space typically used for air circulation in heating and air conditioning systems. If the cables were exposed to a fire source, smoke or fire could spread more quickly than permitted by the standard for this type of cable.
What should I do if I have this product?
Cables installed in a plenum application will be removed and replaced. Users should contact HCM to coordinate this work among HCM, the property owner and an installer. Because these products were constructed in compliance with HCM's new listing with UL for CMR (riser) cables, they may remain in place if they have already been installed in riser applications. HCM is directly notifying known purchasers about this recall. The 25-pair version of the recalled cable also was manufactured by HCM under a private label arrangement for Superior Essex Inc. Superior Essex has already contacted all affected customers who purchased this cable.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM), Inc. of Manchester, N.H..