CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-02-12). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: B112FBB. About 7,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04083 |
| Published | 2004-02-12 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-28 |
| Product category | Electrical Outlets & Accessories |
| Products | Drop-In Floor Box |
| Firm named in the title | Lamson & Sessions Inc. |
| Firms | Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,000 |
| Model numbers | B112FBB |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | The Home Depot, from December 2003 through January 2004, for about $30. |
Description
These Drop-In Floor Boxes are used to provide an extra electric outlet in the floor. The floor boxes are pre-wired electrical receptacles to be installed in the floor. They were sold under the Carlon brand name as Model No. B112FBB. The product was sold as a kit that includes the floor box, wired receptacle, hole saw, and optional mounting plates.
Hazard
The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-04083. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.