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Product recall · CPSCAugust 20, 2019Serious
Southwire Electrical Outlet Boxes
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Who to contact: Southwire toll-free at 888-803-0492 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.garvinindustries.com or www.southwire.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
The product
This recall involves Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kits with a finish of either stainless steel or brushed brass that each include two electrical receptacles and two USB ports. The pop-up electrical outlet boxes are designed to be installed into floors with a metal lid that opens and closes to reveal the electrical receptacles and USB ports.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- August 20, 2019
- Brand
- Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
- Made or distributed by
- Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
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: “Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard”
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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