Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
Recall 16115 · Mar 8, 2016 · Liberty Hardware
374,000
units affected
374,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16115
- Date
- Mar 8, 2016
- Company
- Liberty Hardware
- Units affected
- 374,000
- Product
- Wall plates
- Product type
- Electric Outlets or Receptacles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips. The recalled plates have a smooth, metallic finish and fit a variety of switch and outlet designs. The recalled decorative wall plates snap onto the backplate without the use of screws. Under the decorative plate, the backplate is stamped with the letters "LHMC."
What can happen
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of short circuits when the decorative plate dislodged from the back plate and touched an energized, partially released plug. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide and online at www.dlawlesshardware.com, www.flyingbulldogs.com, www.lowes.com and www.riverbend.builders from January 2013 through January 2016 for between $5 and $27.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wall plates?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
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.