The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20109·Announced 2020-04-09

Pass & Seymour Recalls Commercial-Grade Electrical Receptacles Due to Burn Hazard

Pass & Seymour is recalling about 685,000 commercial-grade electrical receptacles because a manufacturing error could cause plug blades to overheat, posing a burn risk.

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 (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pass & Seymour Inc. is recalling approximately 685,000 commercial-grade tamper-resistant duplex electrical receptacles. The recall involves specific model numbers and manufacturing date codes found on the product packaging or hot-stamped on the back of the devices. The products were sold nationwide through electrical equipment suppliers and other stores between October 2019 and February 2020 for between $3 and $10.

A manufacturing error within the receptacles could lead consumers to incorrectly force the plug into the receptacle. This action can cause the plug blades to overheat, posing a burn risk to the consumer. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receptacles. They should contact Pass & Seymour toll-free at 833-552-0388 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.legrand.us to request a free replacement, a full refund, or a refund in the form of a credit.

The recalled product

Product
Commercial-Grade Tamper Resistant Duplex Receptacles
Manufacturer
Pass & Seymour Inc., of Syracuse, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Components
Hazard
Affected units
685,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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