Electrical Devices GFCI Safety Outlet Sold at Home Hardware Recalled due to Fire Hazard

July 25, 2025

Product: Electrical Devices GFCI Safety Outlet sold at Home Hardware

Issue: Consumer products – Fire hazard

What to do: Immediately stop using the recalled products, contact Unison Ridge for instructions on how to uninstall and return them to any Home Hardware store for a refund.

This recall involves three white coloured models of Electrical Devices Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) safety outlets with plates sold at Home Hardware in Canada. The affected products have the letters “TR” stamped on the front and the letters “LGL” embossed on the back. The item number is located on the bottom left of the front of the product packaging. The model number is located on the bottom left of the product and may only be visible by removing the decorative wall plate. The UPC is located on the product packaging, either on the bottom near the bar code or on a side sticker.

The following products are affected:
Product DescriptionItem NumberModel NumberUPC
15 A GFCI Safety Outlet 1-pack3666-036TST15822733135640
15 A GFCI Safety Outlet 3-pack3666-035TST15822733135626
20 A GFCI Safety Outlet 1-pack3666-037TST20822733135664

Issue

The terminal screws on the product may not tighten properly, which may create an increase in temperature, posing a fire hazard. 

As of July 9, 2025, the company has received 812 reports of screws that were faulty, stripped or unable to be tightened, one report of fire resulting in property damage, and no reports of injuries in Canada.  

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Unison Ridge for instructions on how to uninstall the GFCI safety outlets and return them to any Home Hardware store for a refund. 

For more information, consumers can contact Unison Ridge by telephone at 1-877-857-3879, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday (bilingual service available), by email at info@gfcirecall-rappelddft.ca or visit the company website

Number Sold 

The company reported that approximately 664,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada. 

Time Period Sold 

The affected products were sold from 2015 to May 2025.  

Place of Origin 

Manufactured in China

Source

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