Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16115. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16115 has the recall date 8 Mar 2016. The notice names the firm Liberty Hardware Manufacturing. The recall has about 374,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Electric Outlets or Receptacles.
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 374,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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." |
| Product | Wall plates, About 374,000, Electric Outlets or Receptacles |
| Sold at | Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide 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 |
| Made in | Vietnam, China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Electric Outlets or Receptacles
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 374,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 34%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Electric Outlets or Receptacles
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Liberty Hardware Manufacturing
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2024 | Liberty Hardware Recalls Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars Due to Fall Hazard |
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- CPSC recall notice 16115The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16115. https://recallregister.com/product/6671-liberty-hardware-recalls-decorative-metal-wall-plates-due-to-shock-and/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16115 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide 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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16115?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16115?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 374,000