Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to
Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Why was Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to recalled?
When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket. If consumers fail to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker and make contact with both terminals inside the socket while replacing the bulbs, there is a risk of an electric shock.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact HeathCo toll-free at (855) 704-5438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or visit the company's website at www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches
- Company
- HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
- Quantity
- About 75,000
- Sold at
- Mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers and online retailers from August 2007 through August 2011 for between $20 and $25.
- Recall date
- November 22, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches with model numbers listed below. The product replaces a standard household wall switch and is designed to turn off the attached lighting load when motion is no longer detected in the room. The products come in white or ivory. The brand name and model number can be found on a label located on the side of the switch. BRAND MODEL Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-IV Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-IV-A Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-WH-A Wireless Command® WC-6106-IV Wireless Command® WC-6106-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-IV Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-IV-A Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-WH-A Wireless Command® WC-6108-IV Wireless Command® WC-6108-WH