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Product Recall Number: 04-083

Why was Drop-In Floor Box recalled?

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.

Drop-In Floor Box
Here's product recall specific data for Drop-In Floor Box.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-083

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-02-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Drop-In Floor Box

  • 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 BoxUnits: 7,000Manufacturer: Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, OhioHazard: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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).

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 7000

  • Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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

  • Sold At: The Home Depot from December 2003 through January 2004 for about $30.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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