Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13163
Recall Date
2013-04-09
Manufacturer
Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Units Affected
About 11,300
Products Involved
CE Tech 1,000 ft. Riser Cable
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28