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Pass & Seymour Recalls Commercial-Grade Electrical Receptacles Due to Burn HazardWASHINGTON, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Pass-and-Seymour-Recalls-Commercial-Grade-Electrical-Receptacles-Due-to-Burn-Hazard Recall Summary Name of Product: Commercial-Grade Tamper Resistant Duplex Receptacles Hazard: A manufacturing error within the receptacles could lead consumers to incorrectly force the plug into the receptacle, causing the plug blades to overheat, posing a burn risk to the consumer. Remedy: Replace, Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receptacles and contact the firm for a free replacement, a full refund or a refund in the form of a credit. Consumer Contact: Recall Details Units: About 685,000 Description:
The model number is printed on the labels on the individual product boxes or cartons. "Legrand" is printed on the back of the receptacles. The following manufacturing date codes can be found on the outside of the carton: 43U, 44U, 45U, 46U, 47U, 48U, 49U, 50U, 51U, 52U, 53U, 01V, 02V. The following manufacturing date codes may also be found hot-stamped on the back of the device(s): "MU", NU", "PU" and "AV". Incidents/Injuries: None reported Sold At: Electrical equipment suppliers and other stores nationwide between October 2019 and February 2020 for between $3 and $10. Importer: Pass & Seymour Inc., of Syracuse, N.Y Manufactured in: Mexico Footer This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers. About U.S. CPSC: Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission. For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Media Contact Recall Number: 20-109 View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pass--seymour-recalls-commercial-grade-electrical-receptacles-due-to-burn-hazard-301038522.html SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |