CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Contact Information
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 Details
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.
Injuries
Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
19183
Product Information
Product Name
Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Number of Units
About 3,000
Imported By
Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Distributed By
Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufactured In
China