Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 20184. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The cables do not meet the flammability requirements of the UL 1666 voluntary safety standard, posing a fire hazard when the cable is exposed to a flame.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.
CPSC recall 20184 has the recall date 16 Sep 2020. The notice names the firm Monoprice. The recall has about 10,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,800 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cable. It is designed to prevent fires from spreading between floors through risers and vertical shafts. They contain 100% pure copper wire and are primarily used to wire your home or office for a high-speed network. The cables were sold in a variety of colors including yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink and purple. The cables came in various lengths including 250, 500 and 1000 foot spools. The cable has (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT, (UL) E333346 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT or (UL) E339722 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface. |
| Product | Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables, About 10,800 |
| Sold at | Online at www.monoprice.com and www.amazon.com to consumers, IT installation companies, construction, and other businesses from December 2018 through February 2020 for between $20 and $130 per box, depending on length and color. |
| Importer | Monoprice Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,800Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls on the register that name Monoprice
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2023 | Monoprice Recalls Pure Outdoor Cooking System Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20184The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 20184. https://recallregister.com/product/8903-monoprice-recalls-ethernet-cables-due-to-fire-hazard/. 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 20184 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at www.monoprice.com and www.amazon.com to consumers, IT installation companies, construction, and other businesses from December 2018 through February 2020 for between $20 and $130 per box, depending on length and color.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20184?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20184?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,800