Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 22, 2011 CPSC #12046

Quick answer

Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #12046, announced on November 22, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.. Affected brand: HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky..

Hazard

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

Affected products

Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches

Recalled brands

HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.

Recall date

November 22, 2011

Categories

Switches

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12046?

CPSC recall #12046 covers Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 22, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #12046?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12046 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Motion-Sensing-Wall-Switches-Recalled-by-HeathCo-due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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