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Case ID: 2823 | Consumer Products | 07/26/2004
A class action has been filed against Pass & Seymour, Inc. on behalf of South Carolina residents whose homes have an allegedly unsafe type of electrical outlet--a back plug-in outlet--manufactured by Pass & Seymour in violation of state consumer safety laws. The action seeks unspecified compensatory damages.
Traditional electrical outlets use a set screw to securely hold the copper wire that supplies the current to the outlet. The action alleges that the outlets manufactured by Pass & Seymour use a spring-loaded clamping device to hold the wires in place--if the spring becomes fatigued and fails, the wire may lose a secure connection to the outlet and become a fire hazard. This sort of outlet is occasionally referred to as a "back plug-in outlet." The outlets targeted by the action are sold in hardware stores across the nation. The only way to ascertain if your home has them is to remove an outlet from the wall and look at its back. If the wires that bring current to the outlet are screwed down securely, your home does not have the plug-in type. If you are uncomfortable removing an outlet from the wall, you should contact an electrician to do it for you. Certain cities, including Chicago, have banned the use of back plug-in outlets in certain applications. Underwriters Laboratories has issued a corrective bulletin about them, stating that enough complaints have been lodged to change the code standard.
At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Consumer Products Cases of Interest A national class action has been filed in Utah against German automaker Volkswagen of America, Inc. The action is brought in behalf of all U.S. residents who have purchased or leased 2002-2003 Volkswagen Jetta automobiles with factory installed heated seats. The Jetta owners allege that the seats are defective and overheat, causing property damage and bodily harm. The action only seeks to establish a fund to repair and or replace the defective seats, it does not seek any damages for personal injury. The action is brought under the theory of strict liability, claiming the seats were a defective design as well as claims for breach of implied and express warranties, negligence and a failure to warn Jetta drivers of the risk of harm and property damage. Under federal law, a consumer who receives unsolicited merchandise is entitled to keep it without paying for it. The parties have reached a tentative settlement in a class action against book publisher and marketer Oxmoor House, Inc. on behalf of all persons who allege that they were sent unsolicited books and charged for them, or charged for books that they did not receive, in violation of the federal Unordered Merchandise stature, and Florida's deceptive trade practices and unfair collections laws. The legal notice describing the class action does not state the deadline for filing claims under the settlement.
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