CPSC Recall in 2007: Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-159

Date: April 17, 2007

Product Name: Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 Carlon® Drop-In Floor Boxes. The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.Name of product: Carlon® Drop-In Floor BoxesUnits: About 100,000Manufacturer: Lamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.Description: 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.Sold at: Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: 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. 

Hazard Description:

The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 100,000

Incidents:

Lamson & Sessions has received one report of an incident with the recalled floor boxes. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Homecenters, hardware retailers and electrical distributors nationwide between January 2005 and March 2007 for about $35.

Manufactured In:

China