Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches recall 08-218

Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches

Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches from Ensto Control Oy on March 12, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

KK17.3KK17.963KK17.980KK19.3KK19.963KK19.980KKCSU3.60JDR/UKSR3.100KSR3.100/UKSR3.1001/UKSR31002/UKSR3.125/UKSR3.1251/UKSR3.63KSR3.80KSR3.80/UKSR3.801/UKSR3.802/UKST3.100UKST3.63KST3.80KST3.80/U

Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 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.

Why it was recalled

When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Ensto Control Oy has received 13 reports of the switches not functioning properly. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

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.

Product and sales details

Brand: Ensto Control Oy
Manufacturer: Ensto Control Oy, of Finland
Recall number: 08-218
Units: About 19,000
Manufactured in: Finland
Sold at / sales period: 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 2007 for about $50.
Importer: Disconnects of Florida Corp., of Tampa, Fla.