The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·93061·Announced 1993-04-22

Sears Plug-In Light Controls Recalled Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Sears is recalling approximately 6,000 Plug-In Light Controls manufactured by Chamberlain Group because a miswired antenna presents a potential electric shock hazard.

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

Plain-English summary

Sears is recalling approximately 6,000 Plug-In Light Controls manufactured by The Chamberlain Group, Inc. These accessories, used with certain automatic garage door openers, were sold by Sears between September 1992 and January 1993 for $19.99 each. The affected units are identified by a gray antenna wire, the model number "53774" printed on the front right-hand corner of the package, and the number "139.53774" printed on the back of the light control.

The recall was initiated after a routine quality audit inspection discovered that the light control's antenna may be miswired. This defect presents a potential electric shock hazard if the tip of the antenna wire is touched. Chamberlain has no reports of shock or injury resulting from this problem to date.

Consumers who own these light controls should immediately unplug them, taking care not to touch the tip of the antenna wire. Affected units can be returned to the nearest Sears store for an exchange or refund. Chamberlain is sending letters to more than 3,000 known purchasers, but consumers who have not received a letter should check their units to see if they match the affected description. Questions about the recall can be directed to Chamberlain at 1-800-528-0010.

The recalled product

Product
Sears Plug-In Light Controls For Automatic Garage Door Openers Recalled
Manufacturer
Chamberlain Group
Category
Consumer Product — Garage Door Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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