Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
Recalled 2016-03-08. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 374,000Units
2016-03-08Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover that snaps over the cover through use of spring clips. The recalled plates have a smooth, metallic finish and fit a variety of switch and outlet designs. The recalled decorative wall plates snap onto the backplate without the use of screws. Under the decorative plate, the backplate is stamped with the letters "LHMC."
- The hazard
- The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports of short circuits when the decorative plate dislodged from the back plate and touched an energized, partially released plug. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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