Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-04-18). Hazards: electric shock. Models: E971FBDI, E971FBDIB. About 100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07159 |
| Published | 2007-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Electrical Outlets & Accessories |
| Products | Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes |
| Firm named in the title | Lamson & Sessions |
| Firms | Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Model numbers | E971FBDI, E971FBDIB |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.
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