CPSC2011-11-22
Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.
Sold at
Mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers and online retailers from August 2007 through August 2011 for between $20 and $25.
Affected count
About 75,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches
Consumer 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 hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com or visit the company's website at www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Motion-Sensing-Wall-Switches-Recalled-by-HeathCo-due-to-Electrical-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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