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Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 19-183 · August 20, 2019 · Southwire

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
19-183 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 20, 2019
Brand
Southwire
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 3,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 20, 2019

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits · About 3,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with stainless steel finish
Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with stainless steel finish
Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with brushed brass finish
Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with brushed brass finish

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.; Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.; Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Recall history and context

Southwire appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Southwire recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits (About 3,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire 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 August 20, 2019. 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.