Recall 08-218, published March 12, 2008
Ensto Control Oy Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
KSR3.1001/UCheck 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.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
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.
- Brand
- Ensto Control Oy
- Recall published
- March 12, 2008
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 19,000
- 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.
