Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards

Recalled April 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 07159 · Lamson & Sessions

Recalled Floor Electrical Outlet Packaging

Hazard

The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug anything that is plugged into the floor box and contact Lamson & Sessions to determine if their floor box is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free repair.

Units

About 100,000

Incidents / injuries

Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The drop-in floor boxes are used to provide an extra electrical outlet in the floor. They were sold under the Carlon® brand name and have a brass finish cover approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter. "Carlon" is stamped into the plastic above the receptacle and the model number is located to the left of the receptacle. Model numbers E971FBDI and E971FBDIB are included in this recall.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, call Lamson & Sessions toll-free at (866) 636-1531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lamson-home.com

Product

Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes

Manufacturer(s)

Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio

Retailers

Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →