Reported Aug 20, 2019
Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
- Amount recalled
- About 3,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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