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CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockSold on The Home DepotFeb 12, 2004
Recalled Drop-In Floor Box
Recalled Drop-In Floor Box

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product description

These Drop-In Floor Boxes are used to provide an extra electric outlet in the floor. The floor boxes are pre-wired electrical receptacles to be installed in the floor. They were sold under the Carlon brand name as Model No. B112FBB. The product was sold as a kit that includes the floor box, wired receptacle, hole saw, and optional mounting plates.

Sold on

The Home Depot, from December 2003 through January 2004, for about $30.

Contact the company

Call Lamson & Sessions at (800) 505-5159 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Visit the firm's website: www.lamson-home.com/recalls.htm

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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