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Product recall · CPSCApril 18, 2007Worth checking
Lamson & Sessions Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 100,000
- Recall date
- April 18, 2007
- Brand
- Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.
E971FBDI
Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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