Vivint Remotec Dimming Switch Modules recall: Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Vivint Recalls Remotec Dimming Switch Modules Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was Vivint Remotec Dimming Switch Modules recalled?
The module wiring is incorrectly installed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
This recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy this product Contact: Vivint toll-free at (855) 759-8189 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.vivint.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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
- Dimming switch modules
- Company
- Vivint, Inc. of Provo, Utah
- Quantity
- About 213,000
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide and at www.vivint.com from April 2011 through October 2014 for about $50.
- Recall date
- May 21, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- None
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Vivint's Remotec plug-in dimming and on/off switch module, model ZDS-100US. It was sold separately or in home automation alarm systems that remotely control lighting and home appliances and act as a repeater that amplifies wireless signals. The off-white module plugs into the wall and measures about 5 inches long at the top and 4 inches long at the bottom, 2.45 inches high at the center and 1.39 inches wide at bottom. It has electric outlets on both sides and signal strength indicators at the top. Recalled modules have the first four digits of the serial numbers ranging from 1115 through 1440. Remotec, model and serial numbers are printed in black on the rear of the dimming switch module.