Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches
CPSC Recall #12046 — November 21, 2011
Product
Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
No remedy is available. Have a qualified electrician remove and dispose of the recalled sensing wall switches.
Units Affected
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.
Manufacturer
HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
Manufactured In
China