Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard: Recall Date: August 20, 2019
Recall Number: 19-183
Recall Summary
Name of product:Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Hazard:The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:Refund
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
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.
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Southwire-Recalls-Electrical-Outlet-Boxes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard Recall DetailsUnits:
About 3,000
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.
Incidents/Injuries: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.
Importer(s):Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Distributor(s):Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufactured In:China