CPSCFebruary 12, 2004

CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In

CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box

Why was CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement. Contact: Call Lamson & Sessions at (800) 505-5159 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Visit the firm's website: www.lamson-home.com/recalls.htm

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Drop-In Floor Box
Company
Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio
Quantity
7,000
Sold at
The Home Depot, from December 2003 through January 2004, for about $30.
Recall date
February 12, 2004
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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