Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10014 · Oct 21, 2009 · Idea Village
1,300,000
units affected
1,300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10014
- Date
- Oct 21, 2009
- Company
- Idea Village
- Units affected
- 1,300,000
- Product
- Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches
- Product type
- Switches
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model number KS-080 printed on the back of the receiver. On the front of the receiver is a blue electroluminescent nightlight.
What can happen
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm 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.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and drug store chains nationwide, through television infomercials and the Internet from March 2007 through July 2009 for between $10 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled handy switch, wireless light switches?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options.
What is the hazard?
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire 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.