Recalls / 2011-11-22

Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard

12046 · Recalled 2011-11-22 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches		About 75,000

Parties

Manufacturer: HeathCo, LLC
Made in: China
Sold at: Mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers, online retailers, $25.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact HeathCo toll-free at (855) 704-5438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com or visit the company's website at www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice

Source: CPSC recall 12046. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.