CPSC2016-03-08
Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
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Hazard
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
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.
Affected count
About 374,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Vietnam, China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wall plates
Consumer contact
Liberty Hardware Manufacturing toll free at 844-811-4541 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.libertyhardware.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liberty-Hardware-Recalls-Decorative-Metal-Wall-PlatesDon't want to check this manually?
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