Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-03-08). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 374,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16115 |
| Published | 2016-03-08 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-20 |
| Product category | Electric Outlets or Receptacles |
| Products | Wall plates |
| Firm named in the title | Liberty Hardware |
| Firms | Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 374,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide and online at www.dlawlesshardware.com, www.flyingbulldogs.com, www.lowes.com and www.riverbend.builders from January 2013 through January 2016 for between $5 and $27. |
Description
The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips. The recalled plates have a smooth, metallic finish and fit a variety of switch and outlet designs. The recalled decorative wall plates snap onto the backplate without the use of screws. Under the decorative plate, the backplate is stamped with the letters "LHMC."
Hazard
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of short circuits when the decorative plate dislodged from the back plate and touched an energized, partially released plug. No injuries have been reported.
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