CPSC recall · Reported March 15, 2018
Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. recalled This recall involves the WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switch. The switch allows a consumer t….
Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. in March 15, 2018. Reason: The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact Southwire to re…. Verify recall #18124 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard..
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- March 15, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18124 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switch. The switch allows a consumer to control and monitor the lights and appliances at home or at the office with a smart phone from anywhere using a smart phone app. The product is designed to be installed into a single-switch outlet and is white in color with the "WiOn" logo in green on the front.
Reason for recall
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact Southwire to receive $4 to purchase a standard (non Wi-Fi) replacement switch. In addition, consumers will receive a full refund once the recalled Wi-Fi switch is returned to Southwire. Consumers should hire an electrician to perform the replacement and Southwire will reimburse them for this cost.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18124 |
| Date reported | March 15, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 15, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 switches and contact Southwire to receive $4 to purchase a standard (non Wi-…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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