CPSC recall · Reported November 22, 2011
Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
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 disc…
HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky. recalled This recall involves Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches with….
Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled by HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky. in November 22, 2011. Reason: When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the compan…. Verify recall #12046 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through….
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- November 22, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12046 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
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
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12046 |
| Date reported | November 22, 2011 |
| Date initiated | November 22, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | HeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 75,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.
- Check the recall number (12046) 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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