CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 18, 2007

Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards

The drop-in floor boxes are used to provide an extra electrical outlet in the floor. They were sold under the Carlon® brand name and have a brass finish cover approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter. "Carlon" is stamped into the plastic above the receptacle and the model number is located to the left of the receptacle. Model numbers E971FBDI and E971FBDIB are included in this recall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately unplug anything that is plugged into the floor box and contact Lamson & Sessions to determine if their floor box is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free repair.

Contact Information

For additional information, call Lamson & Sessions toll-free at (866) 636-1531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lamson-home.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.
Injuries
Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
Recall Number
07159

Product Information

Product Name
Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes
Product Type
Electrical Outlets & Accessories
Number of Units
About 100,000
Manufacturer Name
Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 636-1531
Website www.lamson-home.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, call Lamson & Sessions toll-free at (866) 636-1531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lamson-home.com