Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18124. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 18124 has the recall date 15 Mar 2018. The notice names the firm Southwire. The recall has about 24,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None |
|---|---|
| Units | 24,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches, About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 |
| Distributor | Southwire Company, LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 24,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls on the register that name Southwire
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2017 | Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard |
| 1 Jun 2016 | Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18124The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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- SaferProducts.govThe CPSC site for a report about a consumer product.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 18124. https://recallregister.com/product/8282-southwire-recalls-wi-fi-switches-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18124 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18124?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18124?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 24,000 (In addition, about 6000 were sold in Canada)