Leviton electrical outlets

10 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 2, 2023. A report isn’t a recall.

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10reports to CPSC
Oct 2, 2023the latest report was made
Feb 14, 2012the earliest
6with the company’s comments

Brand: Leviton
Maker: Leviton Manufacturing Co., IncMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Electrical outletsCPSC’s product type: Electric Outlets or Receptacles (code 4061), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Electrical Systems

By month

1 report from November 2022 to October 2023; the most in October 2023, 1. 9 earlier reports, since February 2012, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2023	1
May 2022	1
January 2022	1
December 2018	1
January 2018	1
October 2017	1
April 2017	1
October 2014	1
September 2012	1
February 2012	1

How badly anyone was hurt

First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Oct 2, 2023, sent to the company Oct 11, 2023, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2023

The product, in the report: 115 VAC 15amp outlet from Leviton. I have several failed outlets all saved if you’d like more details. As an engineer, it’s very obvious there’s a manufacturing flow that allows the back receptacle to separate from the front wall plug. Here’s the model information. https://www.leviton.com/en/products/t5320-w

Leviton 15A consumer outlets can break apart while plugging in cord. No injury noted, but I believe this could be a fire hazard if the internal terminals are allowed to contact eachother . I’ve had to replace several in my home that was built in 2010. I previously reported this years ago, but outlets keep failing.

Model
T5320-W
UPC
078477381618
Serial number
none
Where
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/18/2023) Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc: Thank you for your notification letter and enclosed report dated October 2, 2023, but received by Leviton on October 16, 2023, concerning Leviton 115 VAC 15 amp receptacle. Leviton appreciates the CPSC’s policy of sharing information. Please note that I have reviewed the report, and the following represents Leviton’s response thereto. The information in this letter is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of Leviton.
Leviton has not had the opportunity to examine the subject products. Consequently, Leviton is not in a position to opine as to what may have caused the products to fail, assuming there was a failure at all that was caused by the product. Leviton welcomes the opportunity to examine the subject plugs. I invite the consumer to contact either me, or Eric Privette, Leviton’s Director, Quality Assurance, at eprivette@leviton.com to arrange for Leviton to examine the subject products and fully investigate this claim.

CPSC report 20231002-2C8AC-2147344917. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 3, 2022, sent to the company May 6, 2022, published by CPSC May 20, 2022

The product, in the report: The item is a Leviton GFCI 15A outlet purchased at Home Depot. Color is white

A Leviton GFCI outlet with nothing plugged into it spontaneously failed into flames and smoke. The only thing saving the house was that the outlet was mounted outside on the side of the house in a steel box.

Model
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet
UPC
unknown
Serial number
unknown
Bought from
Home Depot
Bought
Nov 2, 2020, about then
Where
Sterling, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 32, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20220503-1DC4B-2147356386. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 20, 2022, sent to the company Jan 25, 2022, published by CPSC Feb 8, 2022

The product, in the report: A plug that will allow a NEMA 14-30P or NEMA 14-50P configuration. This was mostly occuring with the 50P configuration

Leviton 275-E will spontaneously get hot, arc, and conceqently melt down. I have a sample of approx 10, of which 4 have melted down at the present moment after proper installation

Model
275-E
Bought from
Platt
Bought
Dec 16, 2021, about then
Where
Boise, Idaho: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/26/2022) Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc: Leviton has not had the opportunity to examine the subject plugs. Consequently, Leviton is not in a position to opine as to what may have caused the products to fail, assuming there was a failure at all that was caused by the product. Leviton welcomes the opportunity to examine the subject plugs. I invite the consumer to contact either me, or Eric Privette, Leviton’s Director, Quality Assurance, at eprivette@leviton.com to arrange for Leviton to examine the subject products and fully investigate this claim. Note that Leviton has examined its records and confirmed that we have not received a single, similar claim involving this catalog number.

CPSC report 20220120-86E7F-2147357907. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 7, 2018, sent to the company Dec 21, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 8, 2019

The product, in the report: Leviton Vizia RF+ switched z-wave outlet

I am reporting a shock hazard with Leviton Vizia RF+ outlets. I have purchased 2 of them and both leak 117 volts AC on the switched outlet when off. I reported this to Leviton. They seemed unconcerned.

Model
VRR15-1LZ
UPC
078477457962
Serial number
n/a
Bought from
Home Depot
Bought
Jan 3, 2018, about then
Where
Virginia Beach, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 53, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/30/2019) Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc: Leviton has not had the opportunity to examine the subject outlet. Consequently, Leviton is not in a position to opine as to what may have caused the product to fail, assuming there was a failure at all. Leviton welcomes the opportunity to examine subject outlet. I invite him to contact me directly to discuss his concerns.

CPSC report 20181207-BA9CB-2147383902. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 18, 2018, sent to the company May 3, 2018, published by CPSC May 24, 2018

The product, in the report: Concern description Outlet only has two screws instead of four screws like most outlets. The design of the product allows 4 wires to connect, yet the wires can easily come out, even when the screws are very tight! This outlet should be redesigned with four screws, in my opinion! The instructions are also not detailed regarding the installation. In the photo you can see a wire that was not straight, this wire pulled out easily. Wires must be eactcly straight or they can come out, short circuit and possibly cause a fire. I contacted csa group who safety certifies the device. They basically did not address my concerns

A 120 volt outlet (that has usb connections) has poor design and instructions that could cause electrocution and fire

Bought from
Home depot, California
Where
Riverside, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20180118-90911-2147393580. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 21, 2017, sent to the company Feb 16, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 12, 2018

The product, in the report: Electrical outlet

My electrical outlet caught on fire. I had a floor lamp and a surge protector plugged into it. Luckily I was home and put the fire out. Subsequently I replaced the outlet. I’m assuming that all the outlets (and light switches) are from the same manufacturer. I contacted them and sent them the burned out outlet for testing/evaluation. They have failed to respond since. I don’t want my house to catch on fire and/or me die from a defective product. What do I do now?

UPC
078477237999
Where
Hillsboro, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 48, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20171021-42071-2147396622. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 7, 2017, sent to the company Jun 1, 2017, published by CPSC Jun 15, 2017

The product, in the report: Leviton GFI with green indicator light Red reset button and black Test button Insp. 0F270 26733-01035

Leviton GFI, during course of normal operation, shut off power to the load and commenced arcing internally for approx 6 seconds. Some smoke was emitted, and a loud buzzing was heard. No visible exterior damage to the device. Device was nonfunctional afterwards (could not be reset, and would not power the load). The load on the GFI was approx 350W ( an aquarium heater and a fluorescent light with electronic ballast). No signs of damage to heater or light.
Markings on unit: Leviton Insp. 0F270 26733-01035

Where
South Pittsburg, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 48, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20170407-BF3CE-2147404577. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made Oct 8, 2014, sent to the company Oct 17, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 31, 2014

The product, in the report: Leviton tamper resistant outlets

numerous electrical outlets have broken out from the back. I was aware of the problem while pushing in cords to the bottom outlet. The entire outlet pushed inward. Upon replacement, the back broken out exposing the terminal. I contact the manufacturer. they send a self-addressed mailing bock for me to return several of the failed parts. I requested an update from them, but have not hear back.
I’m a mechanical engineer who has dealt with CPSC safety issues in the past and believe this is a serious enough issue to report to your body.

Model
110 vAC outlet
UPC
?
Serial number
?
Where
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/28/2014) Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc: VIncent J. LoNigro, Esq. Assistant General Counsel October 24, 2014 National Injury Information Clearinghouse U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway, Room 504 Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Report# 20141008-C83BC-2147440263 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“Leviton”)- [REDACTED] Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for your notification of the above-referenced incident report, dated October 8, 2014, receiving by Leviton October 17, 2014. Leviton appreciates the CPSC’s policy of sharing information. Please note that Leviton has had the opportunity to examine the subject products, which were submitted to Leviton by [REDACTED]. Leviton’s engineers examined the receptacles, and the following represents the findings: In this matter two Leviton T5230 receptacles were received and analyzed. The samples were manufactured in our Morganton, North Carolina facility in May of 2010. The samples are Tamper Resistant receptacles which are a safety product intended to protect consumers, and in particular children, from receiving a shock if they insert an object into one side of the receptacle. They operate in such a manner that if an attempt is made to insert a single object into one of the two receptacle slots, the shutters block it. However when both blades of a plug are inserted at the same time the tamper resistant shutters move and allow its full insertion. The samples were found to be damaged; the damage consisted of cracking of the rear half of the receptacles body or base. This base is joined to the face of the receptacle by an ultrasonic weld. The weld of the face to the base was intact and the cracking was on the base of the product. The cracking and condition of these receptacles is not consistent with the normal wear observed from someone inserting and withdrawing a plug. This damage is consistent with significant abuse, which could have been from an impact or crushing force subjected to the receptacle before it was installed or from someone exerting an extremely high force or impact on the receptacle when attempting to insert a plug at an angle (not both blades at the same time) which would cause the shutters to block the plug. It should be noted that our quality process performs tests to test the strength of the receptacle assembly. In the manufacturing process 100% of these receptacles are subjected to a nondestructive separation test to ensure the integrity of the enclosure and receptacle assembly method. Additionally samples are pulled twice from each shift and destructively tested. If the failure observed on the returned samples was due to our design or manufacturing process it would have been detected by the testing described above. Leviton does not intend to make any Section 15(b) notification at this time based on the above. There is no safety issue. I am disappointed that we did not communicate our findings directly to the consumer prior to receiving notice of this report. However, Leviton is attempting to contact the consumer directly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Vincent J. LoNigro

CPSC report 20141008-C83BC-2147440263. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Sep 12, 2012, sent to the company Sep 21, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 5, 2012

The product, in the report: replacement electrical plug, flat vinyl plug, white, 15A-125V

I was attempting to put a new plug on a lamp cord. I purchased a current product, LEVITON’s Flat Vinyl Plug No. 48643 (package of 2, white, 2-prong, rated 15A-125V, also marked 1B22Y0, CPC 7847784648), UL listed Plug 257B. This plug is designed with two ramped tabs on opposite sides of the core piece that are designed to slide into and then lock into slots in the flexible shell, retaining the core in the shell. The connections are screwed posts on the core piece. The core pieces are supplied already inside the shells so that you have to disassemble the pair before the plug can be used. The instructions state “Pry body out of cover.” and there is a drawing of a flat-blade screwdriver being used for this. Because there are two opposed tabs, and prying on one side tends to re-close the already pried other side, you either have to use two prying tools or repeatedly pry alternating sides while trying to pull the core out of the shell, which is awkward. I had to repeatedly reorient my hands and the screwdriver. During this process, I impaled my hand with the screwdriver, drew blood, and damaged the first couple of layers of skin. Supplying these preassembled is not necessary and adds the disassembly step and adds the risk of injury.

Model
Flat Vinyl Plug No. 48643
UPC
7847784648
Serial number
none
Bought from
Orchard Supply Hardware
Bought
Sep 10, 2012
Where
San Gabriel, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 57, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/28/2014) Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc: Vincent J. LoNigro, Esq. Assistant General Counsel
October 3, 2012
National Injury Information Clearinghouse U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway, Room 504 Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Report #20120912-38A6A-2147463800 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“Leviton”)
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for your notification of the report dated September 12, 2012 received by Leviton on September 21, 2012 concerning a plug. Leviton appreciates the CPSC’s policy of sharing information.
Leviton has not had the opportunity to examine the subject plug. However, I personally ordered two plugs of the same model and I was able to remove the outer shell using just a screwdriver and without causing any injury.
Please note that based on this particular complaint, I reviewed our complaint history and found no other similar claims related to this product. Finally, I note that Underwriters Laboratories (“UL”), the leading safety agency in the industry, has approved the product for sale with the UL Mark.
While we regret to learn that the consumer was injured, we do not believe the product is hazardous.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Feel free to contact the undersigned if you have any questions or concerns.
Vincent J. LoNigro
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. 201 North SeNice Road Melville, NY 11747 www.leviton. com tel 631 -812-6734 fax 631 -812-6568 vlonigro@leviton.com

CPSC report 20120912-38A6A-2147463800. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 14, 2012, sent to the company Mar 30, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 20, 2012

The product, in the report: Levitan Home Wall Recepticle 20 Amp 125 volt GFCI R CLASS A

The consumer stated that his home receptacle was potential fire hazard as the receptacle smoked seemingly unprovoked. The consumer was not home at the time but was informed that the receptacle was smoking while there nothing inserted into it. The consumer came home to find that the receptacle has melted in the back portion and wires behind the receptacle have blackened.
The consumer stated that no one was injured and the damaged was isolated to the receptacle. The consumer is not sure where the receptacle was purchased from as it was installed in the home when he moved in. The consumer called the firm and left a voicemail for them as they were closed.
The consumer has not received a response. The consumer took the damaged receptacle to Affton fire department yesterday and spoke with [REDACTED] who told him that they would not inspect the unit any further. Consumer Added: Leviton INSP. OH430 01087-07 5; UL Listed Ground Fault Curcuit Interrupter, 2 pole unit, issue no. B-360313, Leviton MFG. Co. Inc.

Model
Home Wall Recpticle 20 AMP, 125 Volt GFCI R Class A
Bought from
N/A
Where
St. Louis, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 54, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Leviton, made or sold by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/28/2014) Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc: Vincent J. LoNigro, Esq. Assstant General Counsel
April 13, 2012
National Injury Information Clearinghouse U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway, Room 504 Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Report #20120214-84EA3-1230962 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“Leviton”)
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for your notification of the report dated February 14, 2012 received by Leviton on March 30, 2012 concerning a ground fault circuit interrupter (“GFCI”). Leviton appreciates the CPSC’s policy of sharing information.
Without the opportunity to examine the product at Leviton’s corporate test lab (which is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (“UL”)), Leviton can merely speculate what caused the incident.
If you can arrange to ship the GFCI to Leviton, to my attention, we will ensure that an engineer promptly examines the GFCI to attempt to determine what may have caused it to fail, assuming it truly did fail. Until Leviton can examine the GFCI and determine whether it failed, and, if so, what the reason for failure is, Leviton does not intend to make any Section 15(b) notification at this time. Note that based solely on the information provided, the complaint is not illustrative of any known problem with this product.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Vincent J. LoNigro Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. 201 North Service Road Melville, NY 11747 www leviton.com tel631-812-6734 fax 631-812-6568 vlonigro@leviton.com

CPSC report 20120214-84EA3-1230962. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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