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Electronics & Technology/Smart Home

Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: August 20, 2019
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Summary

Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kits, including about 3,000 units, are being recalled because the electrical receptacles can overheat during use. This defect poses a fire hazard, with Southwire receiving three reports of the floor boxes overheating to date. The recalled kits feature two electrical receptacles and two USB ports in either stainless steel or brushed brass finishes and were sold between January 2016 and August 2018. Consumers should immediately stop using these outlets and contact Southwire for a full refund.

Risk

The internal electrical components can overheat while devices are plugged in, which can lead to a fire. Three incidents of overheating have been reported, although no injuries have occurred yet.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have a Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kit by checking for a metal floor-mounted outlet with a lid that opens to reveal two electrical receptacles and two USB ports in either a stainless steel or brushed brass finish.
  2. Immediately unplug any electrical devices, such as lamps or chargers, from the affected outlet boxes.
  3. Stop using the recalled electrical outlet boxes entirely to prevent the risk of overheating or fire.
  4. 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 (click on “Product Recall”) to receive a full refund.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kit (Stainless Steel)
Date Ranges: Sold January 2016 - August 2018
Product: Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kit (Brushed Brass)
Date Ranges: Sold January 2016 - August 2018

Product Images

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

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 19183
Status: Active
Sold By: Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Distributor: Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 3,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
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.
Agency Last Updated: August 20, 2019

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