CPSC recall · Reported April 18, 2007
Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled The drop-in floor boxes are used to provide an extra electrical outlet in the floor. They….
Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards was recalled by Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio in April 18, 2007. Reason: The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electroc…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug anything that is plugged into the floor box and conta…. Verify recall #07159 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electroc….
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- agency class
- April 18, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07159 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
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.
Reason for recall
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07159 |
| Date reported | April 18, 2007 |
| Date initiated | April 18, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 100,000 |
| 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 immediately unplug anything that is plugged into the floor box and contact Lamson & Sessions to determine if the…
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