CPSC recall 04-083, announced February 12, 2004, covers Lamson & Sessions Drop-In Floor Box (7,000 units). The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 505-5159, or go to www.lamson-home.com/recalls.htm.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These Drop-In Floor Boxes are used to provide an extra electric outlet in the floor. The floor boxes are pre-wired electrical receptacles to be installed in the floor. They were sold under the Carlon brand name as Model No. B112FBB. The product was sold as a kit that includes the floor box, wired receptacle, hole saw, and optional mounting plates.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- December 2003 through January 2004
- Where sold
- The Home Depot, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $30
Why it was recalled
The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Lamson & Sessions to arrange for a free replacement.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 505-5159, or go to www.lamson-home.com/recalls.htm.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lamson & Sessions
- Manufacturer
- Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio
- Recall number
- 04-083
- Units
- 7,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Home Depot, from December 2003 through January 2004, for about $30.
Drop-In Floor Box
CPSC product type: Electrical Outlets & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 75 electrical recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 7,000 units: the 32nd-largest of 43 electrical recalls that state a unit count. The median is 30,000 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 35 of 75 electrical recalls. Electric shock: named in 52 of 75 electrical recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Lamson & Sessions is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2007. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Lamson & Sessions at (800) 505-5159 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Visit the firm's website: www.lamson-home.com/recalls.htm
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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