Remote Control Switch Recalled by Bandwagon
CPSC recall 96103. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 96103 has the recall date 16 Apr 1996. The notice names the firm Bandwagon. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Switches.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Remote Control Switch Recalled by Bandwagon NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Relations April 16, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-103 CPSC, BANDWAGON INC. ANNOUNCE REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH RECALL WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bandwagon Inc. of Wilmington, Mass., is recalling about 25,450 remote control, hand-operated switches used to turn on and off electrical appliances, such as lights, televisions, radios, fans, and Christmas tree lights. To operate this switch, an appliance is plugged into the plug of the remote switch, which is plugged into the wall outlet. From a remote location, a consumer can operate an appliance with the remote control switch, which functions as a kind of on/off extension cord. If the switch's cover detaches exposing electrical wires, consumers can receive an electrical burn, a shock, or possibly an electrocution. Bandwagon is aware of a woman who received an electrical shock while operating a bedroom fan. The shock resulted in burn injuries to her right shoulder area, right… |
| Product | Bandwagon electrical appliance remote control hand-operated switches, Switches |
| Manufacturer | Bandwagon |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1996: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1996
- 138
- Recalls of 1996 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 1996 in the category Switches
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Bandwagon
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 96103. https://recallregister.com/product/5785-remote-control-switch-recalled-by-bandwagon/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 96103 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 96103 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan