Idea Village · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 1.3 million
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and drug store chains nationwide, through television infomercials and the Internet from March 2007 through July 2009 for between $10 and $15.
- Product type
- Switches
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.J.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options.
For additional information, contact Idea Village at (800) 765-2994, or visit the firm's Web site at www.handyswitchrecall.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 21 2009; last revised AUG 05 2014.