CPSCGeneral Alert
Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard
Published: March 15, 2018Recall ID: 18124Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Southwire-Recalls-Wi-Fi-Switches-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switch_0.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None |
| Products › Name | WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8282 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com and Walmart.com for about $40 and about $80 for a three pack. |
| Recall Date | 2018-03-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. |
| Recall Number | 18124 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66206r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Southwire toll-free at 888-770-7156 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. CT or online at www.wionproducts.com or www.southwire.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-03-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |