Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard

The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 19183
Affected scope: About 3,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. recalled This recall involves Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kits with a finish of either stainless steel….

Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. in August 20, 2019. Reason: The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical o…. Verify recall #19183 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: August 20, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19183 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	19183
Date reported	August 20, 2019
Date initiated	August 20, 2019
Recalling firm	Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Affected scope	About 3,000
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 any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and c…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 20, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19183.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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