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Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 15, 2018 · CPSC recall 18124 · Southwire

Hazard
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund · Replace
Units
About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
None

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.

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.

Contact

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.

Product
WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches
Imported by
Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Distributed by
Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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