Product Recall Number: 19-183
Why was Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits recalled?
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 19-183
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-08-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Description: This recall involves Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kits with a finish of either stainless steel or brushed brass that each include two electrical receptacles and two USB ports. The pop-up electrical outlet boxes are designed to be installed into floors with a metal lid that opens and closes to reveal the electrical receptacles and USB ports.
Hazard Description: The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 3,000
Incidents: Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Sold At: Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Importers: Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed