Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 12046. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket. If consumers fail to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker and make contact with both terminals inside the socket while replacing the bulbs, there is a risk of an electric shock.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.
CPSC recall 12046 has the recall date 22 Nov 2011. The notice names the firm HeathCo. The recall has about 75,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Switches.
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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 reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 75,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches with model numbers listed below. The product replaces a standard household wall switch and is designed to turn off the attached lighting load when motion is no longer detected in the room. The products come in white or ivory. The brand name and model number can be found on a label located on the side of the switch. BRAND MODEL Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-IV Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-IV-A Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-6106-WH-A Wireless Command® WC-6106-IV Wireless Command® WC-6106-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-IV Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-IV-A Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-6108-WH-A Wireless Command® WC-6108-IV Wireless Command® WC-6108-WH |
| Product | Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches, About 75,000, Switches |
| Sold at | Mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers and online retailers from August 2007 through August 2011 for between $20 and $25. |
| Manufacturer | HeathCo, LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 75,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Switches
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name HeathCo
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2013 | HeathCo Recalls Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| 26 Jul 2012 | Motion Sensing Security Lights Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12046The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 12046. https://recallregister.com/product/922-motion-sensing-wall-switches-recalled-by-heathco-due-to-electrical-sho/. 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 12046 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchants, electrical distributors, hardware retailers and online retailers from August 2007 through August 2011 for between $20 and $25.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12046?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12046?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 75,000