Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 12046 · announced November 22, 2011 · Heathco, Llc Of Bowling Green, Ky · 75,000 units affected
The product
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
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers and online retailers from August 2007 through August 2011 for between $20 and $25.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.