Recall 07-159, published April 18, 2007
Lamson & Sessions Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
E971FBDIB"Carlon" is stamped into the plastic above the receptacle and the model number is located to the left of the receptacle.
Which products are included?
The drop-in floor boxes are used to provide an extra electrical outlet in the floor. They were sold under the Carlon® brand name and have a brass finish cover approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter. "Carlon" is stamped into the plastic above the receptacle and the model number is located to the left of the receptacle. Model numbers E971FBDI and E971FBDIB are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug anything that is plugged into the floor box and contact Lamson & Sessions to determine if their floor box is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free repair.
What should I do if I have E971FBDIB?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with E971FBDIB.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 636-1531, or go to www.lamson-home.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Lamson & Sessions
- Recall published
- April 18, 2007
- Category
- Electrical
- Units
- About 100,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
