CPSCGeneral Alert
Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Haza...
Published: March 8, 2016Recall ID: 16115Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips. The recalled plates have a smooth, metallic finish and fit a variety of switch and outlet designs. The recalled decorative wall plates snap onto the backplate without the use of screws. Under the decorative plate, the backplate is stamped with the letters "LHMC."
Affected Products
Wall plates
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liberty-Hardware-Recalls-Decorative-Metal-Wall-Plates |
| Title | Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Sample 1 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Sample 2 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Sample 3 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Sample 4 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-5.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Sample 5 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-6.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Sample 6 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-7.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Sample 7 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-8.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Sample 8 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-9.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Sample 9 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-10.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Sample 10 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-11.jpg |
| Images › 11 › Caption | Sample 11 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-12.jpg |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Sample 12 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-13.jpg |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Sample 13 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-14.jpg |
| Images › 14 › Caption | Sample 14 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 15 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-15.jpg |
| Images › 15 › Caption | Sample 15 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 16 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-16.jpg |
| Images › 16 › Caption | Sample 16 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 17 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-17.jpg |
| Images › 17 › Caption | Sample 17 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 18 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-18.jpg |
| Images › 18 › Caption | Sample 18 decorative wall plates |
| Images › 19 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16115.Photo-19.jpg |
| Images › 19 › Caption | Back of decorative wall plate with “LHMC” stamped |
| Hazards › Name | The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Wall plates |
| Products › Type | Electric Outlets or Receptacles |
| Products › Category I D | 67878 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 374,000 |
| Recall I D | 6671 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-03-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips. The recalled plates have a smooth, metallic finish and fit a variety of switch and outlet designs. The recalled decorative wall plates snap onto the backplate without the use of screws. Under the decorative plate, the backplate is stamped with the letters "LHMC." |
| Recall Number | 16115 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Liberty Hardware Manufacturing toll free at 844-811-4541 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.libertyhardware.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Vietnam |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |