Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-03-08 · 16115
Hazards
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Recall
Number
16115
Date
2016-03-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Wall plates
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Country of manufacture
Vietnam; China
Description
The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips. The recalled plates have a smooth, metallic finish and fit a variety of switch and outlet designs. The recalled decorative wall plates snap onto the backplate without the use of screws. Under the decorative plate, the backplate is stamped with the letters "LHMC."