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Pass & Seymour Recalls Commercial-Grade Electrical Receptacles Due to Burn Hazard:

Recall Date: April 9, 2020
Recall Number: 20-109


Recall Summary
Name of product:
Commercial-Grade Tamper Resistant Duplex Receptacles

Hazard:
A manufacturing error within the receptacles could lead consumers to incorrectly force the plug into the receptacle, causing the plug blades to overheat, posing a burn risk to the consumer.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receptacles and contact the firm for a free replacement, a full refund or a refund in the form of a credit.

Consumer Contact:
Pass & Seymour toll-free at 833-552-0388 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.legrand.us (look for “Pass & Seymour” in the “Brands” menu) and click on “Product Recall” under the “HELP” section at bottom of page for more information.

Pictures (& more info) available here:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/P...lectrical-Receptacles-Due-to-Burn-Hazard