CPSCApril 18, 2007

Lamson & Sessions Floor Electrical Outlets recall: Shock or Electrocution Hazards

Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards

Why was Lamson & Sessions Floor Electrical Outlets recalled?

The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, call Lamson & Sessions toll-free at (866) 636-1531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lamson-home.com

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
Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
Company
Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
Quantity
About 100,000
Sold at
Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
Recall date
April 18, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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