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

  • Recalled Drop-In Floor Box
Name of Product:
Drop-In Floor Box
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:
Replace
Recall Date:
February 12, 2004
Units:

7,000

Consumer Contact

Call Lamson & Sessions at (800) 505-5159 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling Drop-In Floor Boxes. 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.

Name of product: Drop-In Floor Box

Units: 7,000

Manufacturer: Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio

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.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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

Manufactured in: China

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

Consumer Contact: 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 (note - recall no longer available on firm's website).

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
The Home Depot from December 2003 through January 2004 for about $30.
Manufacturer(s):
Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
04-083

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