Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 08218. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers who have installed switches can contact the firm for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement switch. Consumers who have switches that are not installed can return them to Ensto Control Oy, c/o Kaltek Inc., 2310 Peachford Road, Atlanta, Georgia for a replacement switch.
CPSC recall 08218 has the recall date 12 Mar 2008. The notice names the firm Ensto Control Oy. The recall has about 19,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Switches.
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| Incidents and injuries | Ensto Control Oy has received 13 reports of the switches not functioning properly. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 19,000 |
| Description | The recalled toggle and rotary switches are manual motor controller switches or disconnect switches. The switches are typically used with HVAC units, electric distribution and control panels and industrial uses. Primarily the switches are used commercially, however they may also be found in residential applications. The switches were sold under the brand name Ensto Control Oy with a four-digit manufacturing week date code stamped on the bottom of each switch. The code indicates the week and year of manufacture. Product codes ranging from 0107 through 5007 are included in the recall. The model numbers are located on labels attached on the upper part of the plastic switch housing. The following model numbers are included in the recall: KK17.3 KK17.963 KK17.980 KK19.3 KK19.963 KK19.980 KKCSU3.60JDR/U KSR3.100 KSR3.100/U KSR3.1001/U KSR31002/U KSR3.125/U KSR3.1251/U KSR3.63 KSR3.80 KSR3.80/U KSR3.801/U KSR3.802/U KST3.100U KST3.63 KST3.80 KST3.80/U |
| Product | Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches, About 19,000, Switches |
| Sold at | The recalled switches were sold through Ensto Control Oy to distributors, which in turn sold the switches to industrial OEMs. They were not sold in retail establishments or to consumers. The switches were sold for between $30 and $60.Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December… |
| Manufacturer | Ensto Control Oy, of Finland |
| Importer | Disconnects of Florida Corp |
| Made in | Finland |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 19,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Switches
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Ensto Control Oy
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08218. https://recallregister.com/product/4247-ensto-control-oy-recalls-toggle-and-rotary-switches-due-to-electric-sh/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08218 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ensto Control Oy has received 13 reports of the switches not functioning properly. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The recalled switches were sold through Ensto Control Oy to distributors, which in turn sold the switches to industrial OEMs. They were not sold in retail establishments or to consumers. The switches were sold for between $30 and $60.Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08218?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 19,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Finland