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Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16115, announced on March 8, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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." The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact liberty hardware manufacturing for a full refund.. Affected brand: Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp..
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."
Affected products
Wall plates
Recalled brands
Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.
Recall date
March 8, 2016
CPSC recall #16115 covers Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 8, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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."
The CPSC remedy for recall #16115 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact liberty hardware manufacturing for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liberty-Hardware-Recalls-Decorative-Metal-Wall-Plates. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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