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Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

CPSC recall 10012. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact the electrical supply contractor who installed the sockets. Contractors will contact Milbank Manufacturing for a replacement or reimbursement. Milbank will contact all distributors and stores where the recalled product was sold.

CPSC recall 10012 has the recall date 15 Oct 2009. The notice names the firm Milbank Manufacturing. The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Meter Boxes.

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More of the notice

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CPSC recall 10012: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Three incidents have been reported of the unit shorting out. No injuries were reported.
Units1,400
Description
The single meter 200 amp/4 terminal sockets are used for underground utility meter installations. The meter socket is 20 3/4 inches high by 9 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep with 1 meter position. It is used by the approving utility to mount their electric meter to measure how much electricity a residence uses. It can be used for an underground residential application. The recalled model number 9090 appears on the right or left side of the installed meter socket. If not installed, model numbers U9090-O or R9090-O will appear on the label on the outside of the box.
ProductSingle Meter Sockets, About 1,400, Meter Boxes
Sold atElectrical supply distributors in N.Y., Pa., Vt. and Mass. and at local hardware stores in N.Y. from May 2009 through August 2009 for about $70.
ManufacturerMilbank Manufacturing Co
Made inUnited States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
1,400Median of 2009: 10,000
CPSC recalls of 2009
383
Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
31%
Recalls of 2009 in the category Meter Boxes
0%
Recalls on the register that name Milbank Manufacturing
1

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 10012. https://recallregister.com/product/14-single-meter-sockets-recalled-by-milbank-manufacturing-due-to-fire-and/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 10012 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Three incidents have been reported of the unit shorting out. No injuries were reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Electrical supply distributors in N.Y., Pa., Vt. and Mass. and at local hardware stores in N.Y. from May 2009 through August 2009 for about $70.
How many units are in CPSC recall 10012?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 1,400
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: United States