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Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liberty-Hardware-Recalls-Decorative-Metal-Wall-Plates
TitleLiberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
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Images › 19 › CaptionBack of decorative wall plate with “LHMC” stamped
Hazards › NameThe decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Injuries › NameThe 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 › NameWall plates
Products › TypeElectric Outlets or Receptacles
Products › Category I D67878
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 374,000
Recall I D6671
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
Importers › NameLiberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Retailers › NameLowe'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 Date2016-03-08T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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 Number16115
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactLiberty 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 Date2016-04-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › CountryVietnam
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › CountryChina

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