CPSCGeneral Alert
Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
Published: October 21, 2009Recall ID: 10014Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model number KS-080 printed on the back of the receiver. On the front of the receiver is a blue electroluminescent nightlight.
Affected Products
Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Idea-Village-Recalls-Wireless-Light-Switches-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7036cd44e7814c66a9e6fd9cd2ebf34c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Wireless Light Switch |
| Hazards › Name | The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 14 reports of overheating, including nine reports of fire, five of which involved property damage such as minor damage to curtains, bedding or walls. |
| Products › Name | Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches |
| Products › Type | Switches |
| Products › Category I D | 2164 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.3 million |
| Recall I D | 16 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers and drug store chains nationwide, through television infomercials and the Internet from March 2007 through July 2009 for between $10 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2009-10-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model number KS-080 printed on the back of the receiver. On the front of the receiver is a blue electroluminescent nightlight. |
| Distributors › Name | Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.J. |
| Recall Number | 10014 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Idea Village at (800) 765-2994, or visit the firm's Web site at www.handyswitchrecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |