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CPSC2020-04-09

Pass & Seymour Recalls Commercial-Grade Electrical Receptacles Due to Burn Hazard

Pass & Seymour Inc., of Syracuse, N.Y.

Product photos

Front view of recalled receptacle with packaging and model number circled in red
Front view of recalled receptacle with packaging and model number circled in red
Rear view of recalled receptacle with packaging with arrow pointing to location of date code
Rear view of recalled receptacle with packaging with arrow pointing to location of date code
Rear view of recalled receptacle with location of date code circled
Rear view of recalled receptacle with location of date code circled
Outside view of carton with location of date code circled
Outside view of carton with location of date code circled
Hazard

A manufacturing error within the receptacles could lead consumers to incorrectly force the plug into the receptacle, causing the plug blades to overheat, posing a burn risk to the consumer.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receptacles and contact the firm for a free replacement, a full refund or a refund in the form of a credit.
Sold at
Electrical equipment suppliers and other stores nationwide between October 2019 and February 2020 for between $3 and $10.
Affected count
About 685,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Commercial-Grade Tamper Resistant Duplex Receptacles
Consumer contact
Pass & Seymour toll-free at 833-552-0388 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.legrand.us (look for “Pass & Seymour” in the “Brands” menu) and click on “Product Recall” under the “HELP” section at bottom of page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Pass-and-Seymour-Recalls-Commercial-Grade-Electrical-Receptacles-Due-to-Burn-Hazard

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