Recall: Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard

Description: This recall involves 1,000 ft. CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1,000 ft. lengths. It is intended to run between floors of a building as data cable. This type of cable must self-extinguish in a fire. The cable is gray and marked (UL) E316395. The cable's box is blue and black and is marked CE Tech 1,000 ft. riser cable, Cat 6 23-4.

Name of product: CE Tech 1,000 ft. Riser Cable

Units: About 11,300

Hazard: The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should remove the recalled cable and return it to Home Depot for a full refund.

Recall date: April 09, 2013

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.

Importers: Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Home Depot at (800) 394-7519 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

Recall number: 13-163