Wall plates
CPSC Recall #16-115 — March 8, 2016
Product
Wall plates
Description
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Hazard
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Incidents / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 374,000
Sold At
Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide and and online at www.dlawlesshardware.com, www.flyingbulldogs.com, www.lowes.com and www.riverbend.builders from January 2013 through January 2016 for between $5 and $27.
Importer
Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Manufactured In
Vietnam and China