Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #19183
Recall Date
2019-08-20
Manufacturer
Garvin Industries Inc., of of Franklin Park, Ill.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Products Involved
Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits
Hazard
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28