Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-10-21 · 10014
Hazards
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10014
Date
2009-10-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches
Companies
Retailer(s)
Mass merchandisers and drug store chains nationwide, through television infomercials and the Internet from March 2007 through July 2009 for between $10 and $15.
Distributor(s)
Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.