CPSC recall 07-159, announced April 18, 2007, covers Lamson & Sessions Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes (about 100,000 units). The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (866) 636-1531, or go to www.lamson-home.com.
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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.
"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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
E971FBDI. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- January 2005 through March 2007
- Price paid
- $35
Why it was recalled
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.
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 to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- 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.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lamson & Sessions
- Manufacturer
- Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
- Recall number
- 07-159
- Units
- About 100,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
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
- 100,000 units: the 9th-largest of 43 electrical recalls that state a unit count. The median is 30,000 units.
- Hazard
- 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 most recent. The one before: Lamson & Sessions Drop-In Floor Box (04-083, Feb 2004).
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, call Lamson & Sessions toll-free at (866) 636-1531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lamson-home.com
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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