The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07159·Announced 2007-04-18

Lamson & Sessions Recalls Carlon Drop-In Floor Boxes for Shock Hazard

Lamson & Sessions is recalling about 100,000 Carlon Drop-In Floor Boxes because incorrect wiring creates a shock or electrocution hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling approximately 100,000 Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes. These electrical outlets, which feature a brass finish cover and are used to provide extra floor outlets, were sold nationwide through homecenters, hardware retailers, and electrical distributors between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35 each. The specific models included in the recall are E971FBDI and E971FBDIB.

The recall is due to a wiring error that results in reverse polarity, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. The company has received one report of an incident involving the recalled floor boxes, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately unplug anything connected to the floor box and contact Lamson & Sessions to verify if their unit is included in the recall. Those with recalled units will receive a free repair. For more information, consumers can call the toll-free number (866) 636-1531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.lamson-home.com.

The recalled product

Product
Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
Manufacturer
Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Outlets & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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