Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/southwire-recalls-wi-fi-switches-due-to-fire-hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches

Hazard:  The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

Remedy: Refund, Replace
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.  

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Units: About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada)

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.

Incidents/Injuries:  None

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.

Importer:  Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.

Distributor:  Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.

Manufactured in: China

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66206r-eng.php

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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