Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-04-18 · 07159
Hazards
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
07159
Date
2007-04-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The drop-in floor boxes are used to provide an extra electrical outlet in the floor. They were sold under the Carlon® brand name and have a brass finish cover approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter. "Carlon" is stamped into the plastic above the receptacle and the model number is located to the left of the receptacle. Model numbers E971FBDI and E971FBDIB are included in this recall.