Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards
Recall 07159 · Apr 18, 2007 · Lamson & Sessions
100,000
units affected
100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07159
- Date
- Apr 18, 2007
- Company
- Lamson & Sessions
- Units affected
- 100,000
- Product
- Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carlon® drop-in floor boxes?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.