CPSCRecalled Apr 18, 2007 · #07159
Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards
Hazard
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
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Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
- Type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
- Model numbers
- E971FBDI, E971FBDIB
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
- Made in
- China
What you should 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.