CPSC recall · Reported October 21, 2009
Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.j. recalled The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model number KS-080….
Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.j. in October 21, 2009. Reason: The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to…. Verify recall #10014 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers..
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- October 21, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10014 |
| Date reported | October 21, 2009 |
| Date initiated | October 21, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 1.3 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options.
- Check the recall number (10014) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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