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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-03-12

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

Is my product affected?

Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches

  • Brand Ensto Control Oy, of Finland
  • Brand Disconnects of Florida Corp., of Tampa, Fla.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ensto Control Oy is recalling toggle and rotary switches sold under the Ensto Control Oy brand name that are used as manual motor controller switches or disconnect switches in HVAC units, electrical panels, and industrial applications. The defect poses an electric shock hazard because when the switches are turned OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized. The recalled switches have manufacturing week date codes ranging from 0107 through 5007 stamped on the bottom, and include multiple model numbers including KK17.3, KK19.963, KSR3.100, and KST3.80, among others.

Consumers who have already installed the recalled switches should contact Ensto Control Oy for information on receiving a free inspection and replacement switch. Consumers who have uninstalled switches should return them to Ensto Control Oy, c/o Kaltek Inc., 2310 Peachford Road, Atlanta, Georgia for a replacement switch.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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