CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box
Published: February 12, 2004Recall ID: 04083Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Drop-In Floor Box
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Lamson--Sessions-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Drop-In-Floor-Box- |
| Title | CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/floor-box.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Drop-In Floor Box |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Drop-In Floor Box |
| Products › Type | Electrical Outlets & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1927 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 7,000 |
| Recall I D | 2573 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | The Home Depot, from December 2003 through January 2004, for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04083 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |