64 Zone Wireless Receivers

CPSC Recall #08-512 — October 22, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-512
Recall DateOctober 22, 2007
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 200
ManufacturerHome Automation Inc., New Orleans, La.
Manufactured InTaiwan

Where It Was Sold

The receivers were sold to distributors nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $120 and $150.

Product

64 Zone Wireless Receivers

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Home Automation Inc., New Orleans, La., is voluntarily recalling about 200 64 Zone Wireless Receivers. If the receiver loses power, it could fail to receive the signal from transmitters monitoring for intrusion detection in a property and place the security of residents at risk.Name of Product: 64 Zone Wireless ReceiversUnits: About 200Manufacturer: Home Automation Inc., New Orleans, La.Hazard: If the receiver loses power, it could fail to receive the signal from transmitters monitoring for intrusion detection in a property and place the security of residents at risk.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves the 64 Zone Wireless Receivers with model 45A00-1 and revision number B1. The receiver is an accessory to the Home Automation Inc. Home Control System and is professionally installed. The model and revision numbers can be found on a label on the back of the unit.Sold by: The receivers were sold to distributors nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $120 and $150.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should not rely on the recalled receivers to obtain security information. Consumers should contact Home Automation Inc. for a free replacement receiver. Consumers with recalled receivers will be notified by the company.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Home Automation Inc. at (800) 229-7256 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.homeauto.com (pdf). 

Hazard

If the receiver loses power, it could fail to receive the signal from transmitters monitoring for intrusion detection in a property and place the security of residents at risk.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should not rely on the recalled receivers to obtain security information. Consumers should contact Home Automation Inc. for a free replacement receiver. Consumers with recalled receivers will be notified by the company.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.