Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2019-08-20. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 3,000Units
2019-08-20Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire 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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