Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-08-20 · 19183
Hazards
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
19183
Date
2019-08-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Importer(s)
Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Distributor(s)
Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.