Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
Recall 08218 · Mar 12, 2008 · Ensto Control Oy
19,000
units affected
19,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08218
- Date
- Mar 12, 2008
- Company
- Ensto Control Oy
- Units affected
- 19,000
- Product
- Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches
- Product type
- Switches
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled toggle and rotary switches are manual motor controller switches or disconnect switches. The switches are typically used with HVAC units, electric distribution and control panels and industrial uses. Primarily the switches are used commercially, however they may also be found in residential applications. The switches were sold under the brand name Ensto Control Oy with a four-digit manufacturing week date code stamped on the bottom of each switch. The code indicates the week and year of manufacture. Product codes ranging from 0107 through 5007 are included in the recall. The model numbers are located on labels attached on the upper part of the plastic switch housing. The following model numbers are included in the recall: KK17.3 KK17.963 KK17.980 KK19.3 KK19.963 KK19.980 KKCSU3.60JDR/U KSR3.100 KSR3.100/U KSR3.1001/U KSR31002/U KSR3.125/U KSR3.1251/U KSR3.63 KSR3.80 KSR3.80/U KSR3.801/U KSR3.802/U KST3.100U KST3.63 KST3.80 KST3.80/U
What can happen
When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers who have installed switches can contact the firm for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement switch. Consumers who have switches that are not installed can return them to Ensto Control Oy, c/o Kaltek Inc., 2310 Peachford Road, Atlanta, Georgia for a replacement switch.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ensto Control Oy has received 13 reports of the switches not functioning properly. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The recalled switches were sold through Ensto Control Oy to distributors, which in turn sold the switches to industrial OEMs. They were not sold in retail establishments or to consumers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toggle switches and rotary switches?
Consumers who have installed switches can contact the firm for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement switch. Consumers who have switches that are not installed can return them to Ensto Control Oy, c/o Kaltek Inc., 2310 Peachford Road, Atlanta, Georgia for a replacement switch.
What is the hazard?
When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.