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

Name: Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Brand: HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
SKU: CPSC-12046
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 22, 2011Recall ID: 12046Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Motion-Sensing-Wall-Switches-Recalled-by-HeathCo-due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard
Title	Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12046.12046.jpg
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches
Products › Type	Switches
Products › Category I D	2164
Products › Number Of Units	About 75,000
Recall I D	922
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.
Retailers › Name	Mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers and online retailers from August 2007 through August 2011 for between $20 and $25.
Recall Date	2011-11-22T00:00:00
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
Recall Number	12046
Manufacturers › Name	HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact HeathCo toll-free at (855) 704-5438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com or visit the company's website at www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice
Last Publish Date	2016-04-22T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmHeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.

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