Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 19183. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The electrical receptacles can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use and contact Southwire for a full refund.
CPSC recall 19183 has the recall date 20 Aug 2019. The notice names the firm Garvin Industries Inc., of. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits, About 3,000 |
| 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. |
| Importer | Garvin Industries Inc., of |
| Distributor | Southwire Company LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls on the register that name Garvin Industries Inc., of
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19183The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19183. https://recallregister.com/product/8637-southwire-recalls-electrical-outlet-boxes-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19183 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Southwire has received three reports of the floor boxes overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at garvinindustries.com, acdcusa.com, cesco.com, gordonelectricsupply.com, platt.com and usesi.com from January 2016 through August 2018 for about $90.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19183?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19183?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000