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Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled October 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 10014 · Idea Village
Hazard
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 learn about free remedy options.
Units
About 1.3 million
Incidents / injuries
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.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options.
Contact
For additional information, contact Idea Village at (800) 765-2994, or visit the firm's Web site at www.handyswitchrecall.com
Product
Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches
Distributed by
Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.J.
Retailers
Mass merchandisers and drug store chains nationwide, through television infomercials and the Internet from March 2007 through July 2009 for between $10 and $15.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →