Safety regulator, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box
Recall 04083 · Feb 12, 2004 · Lamson & Sessions Inc.
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04083
- Date
- Feb 12, 2004
- Company
- Lamson & Sessions Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Drop-In Floor Box
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, from December 2003 through January 2004, for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled drop-in floor box?
Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.