P G and E electric wiring
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 26, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Jul 26, 2018the latest report was made
- Aug 19, 2014the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- P G and E
- Maker
- PG&E CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Electric wiringNot panel boards or outletsCPSC’s product type: Electric Wire or Wiring Systems (Excl Panelboards Recept (code 4062), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Electrical Systems
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| July 2018 | 1 |
| August 2014 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Jul 26, 2018, sent to the company Aug 23, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 7, 2018
The product, in the report: PG&E Smart meter
A smart meter in the engine room blew up around 11:30 pm on July 21 causing the whole apartment complex (500+ units) to evacuate. The fire was contained quickly since it was in the garage. PG&E was slow to come out to install new meters and left the residents without power, still no power as of now. Faulty smart meters are dangerous and should be banned!
- Where
- San Jose, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 37, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- made or sold by PG&E Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 19, 2014, sent to the company Aug 27, 2014, published by CPSC Sep 18, 2014
The product, in the report: smart meter
My smart meter caught fire and left me with no power. Thank goodness it didn’t do harm to my home. Just the meter. I also have pets which are my kids. Very scary situation. I don’t feel safe with these at all now. Also have googled all other fires which have happened with these. And even a death.
- Where
- Madera, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand P G and E, made or sold by PG&E Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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