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Product Recall
Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with stainless steel finish
Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Recall Date: August 20th, 2019
Units: About 3,000
Hazards: The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Description
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.
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Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with stainless steel finish
Recalled Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit with brushed brass finish
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.Injuries:
Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Importers:
Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Distributors:
Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
