CPSC recall 10-014, announced October 21, 2009, covers Idea Village Products Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches (about 1.3 million units). The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options. Recall contact: call (800) 765-2994, or go to www.handyswitchrecall.com.
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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
The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model number KS-080 printed on the back of the receiver.
Which products are included?
The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model number KS-080 printed on the back of the receiver. On the front of the receiver is a blue electroluminescent nightlight.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the back of the receiver
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2007 through July 2009
- Price paid
- $10 to $15
Why it was recalled
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of overheating, including nine reports of fire, five of which involved property damage such as minor damage to curtains, bedding or walls.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 765-2994, or go to www.handyswitchrecall.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Idea Village Products
- Recall number
- 10-014
- Units
- About 1.3 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandisers and drug store chains nationwide, through television infomercials and the Internet from March 2007 through July 2009 for between $10 and $15.
- Distributor
- Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.J.
Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches
CPSC product type: Switches
This recall in context
Compared with the 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1.3 million units: the 7th-largest of 189 lighting and ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 9,300 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 87 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Idea Village at (800) 765-2994, or visit the firm's Web site at www.handyswitchrecall.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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