The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·92034·Announced 1991-12-20

Woods Wire Products Recalls Remote Control Receivers Due to Fire Hazard

Woods Wire Products is recalling 6,000 remote control receivers sold in 1991 because an internal wiring defect could cause a short circuit and fire.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Woods Wire Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 6,000 Woods brand No. 1468 remote control receivers sold in 1991. The company reported that some units may have an internal wiring problem that could cause the product to short circuit, presenting a fire hazard. No incidents of fire or injury have been reported.

The recalled receivers plug into an electrical receptacle and are used with a remote hand-held transmitter to operate home electrical devices, such as lamps or Christmas tree lights, from a distance. The products were sold by various retailers for approximately $10 to $15 between January and October 1991. Recalled receivers have back labels reading "III Woods No. 1468, UL Listed Appliance Control 19U4, CHK'D 91." The product carton is labeled "III Woods Transmitter and Receiver, Christmas Tree Light Control Kit, No. 1467T."

Because it is not known which specific units are defective, Woods urges owners to stop using the receivers immediately, even if they currently operate properly. Owners should return the receivers directly to Woods Wire Products, Inc., P.O. Box 2675, Carmel, IN 46032-6675, for inspection and replacement if needed. The company will reimburse owners for shipping costs. The remote control transmitters are not defective and do not need to be returned. Questions can be directed to the Woods toll-free Helpline at 1-800-447-4364.

The recalled product

Product
III Woods Transmitter and Receiver Christmas Tree Light Control Kit
Manufacturer
Woods Wire Products
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Devices
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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