CPSC recall · Reported February 12, 2004
CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box
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.
Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio recalled These Drop-In Floor Boxes are used to provide an extra electric outlet in the floor. The ….
CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box was recalled by Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio in February 12, 2004. Reason: The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems pr…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.. Verify recall #04083 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems pr….
- None
- agency class
- 7K units
- affected scope
- February 12, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04083 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04083 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2004 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | 7,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.
- Check the recall number (04083) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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