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Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

Recall 16-115 · March 8, 2016 · Liberty Hardware

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-115 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 8, 2016
Brand
Liberty Hardware
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Wall plates
Hazard
Shock and Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 374,000
Made in
Vietnam, China
Last updated by CPSC
April 20, 2016

What was recalled

The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips. The recalled plates have a smooth, metallic finish and fit a variety of switch and outlet designs. The recalled decorative wall plates snap onto the backplate without the use of screws. Under the decorative plate, the backplate is stamped with the letters "LHMC."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Wall plates · About 374,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide and online at www.dlawlesshardware.com, www.flyingbulldogs.com, www.lowes.com and www.riverbend.builders from January 2013 through January 2016 for between $5 and $27.; Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received two reports of short circuits when the decorative plate dislodged from the back plate and touched an energized, partially released plug. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Liberty Hardware Manufacturing toll free at 844-811-4541 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.libertyhardware.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall history and context

Liberty Hardware appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Liberty Hardware recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Wall plates (About 374,000 units). The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock and Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 20, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.