CPSC2020-04-09
Pass & Seymour Recalls Commercial-Grade Electrical Receptacles Due to Burn Hazard
Pass & Seymour Inc., of Syracuse, N.Y.
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-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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