Product Recall Number: 16-115
Why was Wall plates recalled?
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Product Recall Number: 16-115
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-03-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Wall plates
Description: The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Hazard Description: The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 374,000
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of short circuits when the decorative plate dislodged from the back plate and touched an energized, partially released plug. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
Sold At: Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide and 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.
Importers: Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Vietnam and China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed