Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 75,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 75,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 12046
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