Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 15, 2018 CPSC #18124

Quick answer

Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #18124, announced on March 15, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switch. The switch allows a consumer to control and monitor the lights and appliances at home or at the office with a smart phone from anywhere using a smart phone app. The product is designed to be installed into a single-switch outlet and is white in color with the "WiOn" logo in green on the front. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact southwire to receive $4 to purchase a standard (non wi-fi) replacement switch. in addition, consumers will receive a full refund once the recalled wi-fi switch is returned to southwire. consumers should hire an electrician to perform the replacement and southwire will reimburse them for this cost.. Affected brand: Southwire Company, LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves the WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switch. The switch allows a consumer to control and monitor the lights and appliances at home or at the office with a smart phone from anywhere using a smart phone app. The product is designed to be installed into a single-switch outlet and is white in color with the "WiOn" logo in green on the front.

Affected products

WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches

Recalled brands

Southwire Company, LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact Southwire to receive $4 to purchase a standard (non Wi-Fi) replacement switch. In addition, consumers will receive a full refund once the recalled Wi-Fi switch is returned to Southwire. Consumers should hire an electrician to perform the replacement and Southwire will reimburse them for this cost.

Recall date

March 15, 2018

Categories

WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18124?

CPSC recall #18124 covers Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 15, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switch. The switch allows a consumer to control and monitor the lights and appliances at home or at the office with a smart phone from anywhere using a smart phone app. The product is designed to be installed into a single-switch outlet and is white in color with the "WiOn" logo in green on the front.

What is the remedy for recall #18124?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18124 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact southwire to receive $4 to purchase a standard (non wi-fi) replacement switch. in addition, consumers will receive a full refund once the recalled wi-fi switch is returned to southwire. consumers should hire an electrician to perform the replacement and southwire will reimburse them for this cost.. 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 Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire 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/2018/Southwire-Recalls-Wi-Fi-Switches-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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