Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 19183 · announced August 20, 2019 · Garvin Industries · 3,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kits with a finish of either stainless steel or brushed brass that each include two electrical receptacles and two USB ports. The pop-up electrical outlet boxes are designed to be installed into floors with a metal lid that opens and closes to reveal the electrical receptacles and USB ports.
The hazard
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Consumer contact: Southwire toll-free at 888-803-0492 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.garvinindustries.com or www.southwire.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.