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Recall 12046 — Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-11-22

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
12046
Date of alert
2011-11-22
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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 Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Motion-Sensing-Wall-Switches-Recalled-by-Heath

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