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Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 20, 2019 · CPSC recall 19183 · Southwire

Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with stainless steel finishRecalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with brushed brass finish
Hazard
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.

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.

Product
Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Imported by
Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Distributed by
Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Retailers
Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →