Locations across Canada
Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Northern Cables Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of the following product.
Name of Product: two conductor #12 AWG AC90 armoured cable (black/white)
Units: The issue is limited to 12/2 AC90 (black/white) cable, produced between June 4th and June 6th 2013.
Manufacturer: Northern Cables Inc. Box 1564, 50 California Ave., Brockville, ON, K6V 6E6, Canada
Hazard: The insulation on the black conductor may split when severely bent or twisted which could result in an electrical short circuit. The defect in the 12/2 AC90 was intermittent and not all product produced in this time frame was defective. The date of manufacture (D.O.M) can be found on the bottom of the cable reel tag (see below).
Incidents/Injuries: There have been no reported incidents or injuries.
Distributors: Lumen, Westburne and Nedco.
When was distributed: June 4, 2013 to July 20, 2013
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: If the cable has not been installed it should be returned to Northern Cables Inc. for replacement. If the product has been installed, the termination points should be checked by a licensed electrical contractor for any signs of the insulation splitting. The splitting will typically occur in areas where the insulated conductors have been severely bent or twisted, such as when a device is pushed into an electrical box. If splitting is found, Northern Cables Inc. will supply all necessary materials to replace any questionable cable.
Contact information: For additional information, contact Northern Cables Inc. Customer Service, Monday to Friday between 8 and 4 pm @ 613-345-1594 or fax 613- 345-3147, canadiansales@northerncables.com or Northern Cables Inc. Box 1564, 50 California Ave. Brockville, Ontario, K6V 6E6, Canada
Remarks: The recalled product is certified to Canadian Standards by CSA Group. For more information about CSA Group product certification process please visit: www.csagroup.org
For more information, or a list of licensed electrical contractors in your area, visit: www.esasafe.com
