Product Recall Number: 18-124
Why was WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches recalled?
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-124
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-03-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches
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.
Hazard Description: The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: None
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com and Walmart.com for about $40 and about $80 for a three pack.
Importers: Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed