Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga. has issued a recall for WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches because the switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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. It is designed to be installed into a single-switch outlet and is white in color with the “WiOn” logo in green on the front. These switches were 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.
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.
Source: CPSC
