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Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches — recall 23201

Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2009-11-17

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Agency
Health Canada Consumer Product Safety
Recall identifier
23201
Date of alert
2009-11-17
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Product category
Household items
Product type
Consumer product safety
Notice status
Archived by the issuing authority — kept for reference
Reported risk: The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. Idea Village has received 14 reports of overheating, including nine reports of fire, five of which involved property damage such as minor damage to curtains, bedding, or walls. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these heaters.
Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/handy-switch-wireless-light-sw

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