CPSC2019-08-20
Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Hazard
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Sold at
Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Consumer contact
Southwire toll-free at 888-803-0492 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.garvinindustries.com or www.southwire.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Southwire-Recalls-Electrical-Outlet-Boxes-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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