HeathCo Recalls Motion Sensing Wall Switches Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
HeathCo is recalling approximately 75,000 motion sensing wall switches due to a risk of electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the switches and contact the company for a free replacement.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
HeathCo, LLC is recalling approximately 75,000 Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches. The recall involves specific model numbers, including SL-6106 and SL-6108 series variants in white or ivory. These switches are designed to replace standard household wall switches and turn off lighting loads when motion is no longer detected.
The hazard exists because, when the switches are in 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 bulbs, there is a risk of electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
The switches were sold at mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers, and online retailers from August 2007 through August 2011 for between $20 and $25. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact HeathCo for a free wall switch replacement. For additional information, consumers can contact HeathCo toll-free at (855) 704-5438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit the company's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches
- Manufacturer
- HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 75,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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