Eagle GFCI Receptacle Problems

This article was posted 12/30/2009 and is most likely outdated.

Topic - Safety
Subject - Eagle GFCI Receptacle Problems

December 30, 2009
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Eagle GFCI Receptacle – Safety Alert?

Hello Mike,

Have you heard of any problems with Eagle GFCI receptacles? As a 20 year plus Electrical Contractor I have never had a problem like this. This happens to be in my home. I noticed a charring of the area around an exterior GFCI outlet on my front porch. I removed the outlet to find the attached picture. The unit was still arcing as I had it in my hand. Really lucky that I did not have a fire. I have several of these outlets in my home. Do you think I should change them out? If so should I bring this to the attention of the manufacturer? Looks like the device was made in China.
Anthony

Mike Holt’s comment: If anyone has any information or experience with this receptacle, please let us know by posting your comments.

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Mike or Anthony,

I've come across several of these. I don't recall if they were the Eagle brand or if they were made in China but in all cases they were installed in an exterior location. That leads me to think that it was a moisture problem that caused this defect. As far as the device being made outside the USA, and contrary to what we'd like to believe, many are anyway even though they have an American brand name. You can try contacting the manufacturer but unless they have an abundance of complaints regarding these defective units I think it will fall on deaf ears.

Phil Bufis, Gold Star Electric

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