Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-08-20). Hazards: fire, burn. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19183 |
| Published | 2019-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2019-08-20 |
| Products | Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits |
| Firm named in the title | Southwire |
| Firms | Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill. (importer); Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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