Southwire · Recalled
Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40–$80
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Incident log
None
What the notice says 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.
Southwire toll-free at 888-770-7156 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. CT or online at www.wionproducts.com or www.southwire.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.