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Plug-In Light Controls used with some Sears garage door openers

CPSC Recall #93-061 — April 21, 1993

Recall Summary

Recall Number93-061
Recall DateApril 21, 1993
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units AffectedApproximately 6,000
ManufacturerThe Chamberlain Group, Inc. of Elmhurst, IL

Where It Was Sold

The Plug-In Light Controls were sold separately from garage door openers. Approximately 6
000 Light Controls were sold by Sears between September 1992 and January 1993. The Light Controls sold for $19.99 each and came in a package that read "Sears Plug-In Light Control." 

Product

Plug-In Light Controls used with some Sears garage door openers

Description

PRODUCT: Approximately 6,000 Sears Plug-In Light Controls manufactured by The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Only models with a gray antenna wire that were sold between September 1992 and January 1993 and have the number "53774" printed on the front right hand corner of the package and the number "139.53774" printed on the back of the light control are affected. PROBLEM: The Light Control's antenna may be miswired, presenting a shock hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers with affected Light Controls should immediately unplug them, being careful not to touch the tip of the antenna wire. Consumers may return the Light Controls to the nearest Sears store for exchange or refund. Questions about the recall may be directed to Chamberlain toll-free at 1-800-528-0010. WASHINGTON, DC -- Certain Plug-In Light Controls used with some Sears garage door openers are being recalled because of a potential electric shock hazard. The light control, an accessory for certain automatic garage door openers, was sold by Sears and manufactured by The Chamberlain Group, Inc. of Elmhurst, IL. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chamberlain is voluntarily contacting customers who bought Sears brand Plug-In Light Controls between September 1992 and January 1993. Some of these Plug-In Light Controls may have a miswired antenna, which presents a shock hazard if the tip of the antenna is touched. To date, Chamberlain has no reports of shock due to this problem. During a routine quality audit inspection by the firm, a miswired antenna was discovered. The Plug-In Light Controls were sold separately from garage door openers. Approximately 6,000 Light Controls were sold by Sears between September 1992 and January 1993. The Light Controls sold for $19.99 each and came in a package that read "Sears Plug-In Light Control." The model number "53774" appears on the front right-hand corner of the package. The Plug-In Light Controls are intended to be used with certain model Sears garage door openers; they allow users to activate a light in their home with the garage door opener remote control. Chamberlain is sending letters to more than 3,000 consumers who are known to have purchased the Plug-In Light Controls. If consumers have not received a letter, but own a Plug-In Light Control, they should check their Light Control. If the Light Control has a gray antenna wire, immediately unplug it, being careful not to touch the tip of the antenna wire, and return it to the nearest Sears store for exchange or refund. Questions about the recall may be directed to Chamberlain, toll-free at 1-800-528-0010. Only Light Controls with a gray antenna wire, model "53774" (appears as "139.53774" on the back of the Control) that were sold between September 1992 and January 1993 are affected by this recall. No Light Controls sold before September 1992 or after January 1993 are involved. Light Controls with a white antenna wire are not involved in this recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Hazard

Some of these Plug-In Light Controls may have a miswired antenna, which presents a shock hazard if the tip of the antenna is touched.

Incidents & Injuries

To date, Chamberlain has no reports of shock due to this problem.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers with affected Light Controls should immediately unplug them, being careful not to touch the tip of the antenna wire. Consumers may return the Light Controls to the nearest Sears store for exchange or refund.

What Should You Do?

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

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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 (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.

No — you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.

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.

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