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BURNED UP DIMMER CIRCUIT! Should be recalled. Same exact part numbers as others that were recalled. (Zing ear ZE-04)
I purchased this item from Amazon and a year or so later the dimmer switch stopped working. When I took it apart to inspect I found the transistor (which is severely undersized for this design) had overheated and burned up itself and the circuit board. I searched the part numbers online and discovered this is the *exact same* board that has been recalled by other manufacturers (i.e., Micheals). I do not understand why Amazon has not recalled their version of it yet. It is a fire waiting to happen. I would not recommend anyone using this product.
EDIT: After a bit more research it seems the manufacturer may have changed the dimmer to a safer version recently. Here is a picture of mine for reference. If your dimmer has these markings it is the version that is faulty and will burn up. The little thing next to the cover is the transistor that burned up. It used to have three terminals but the other one disintegrated.
Edit April 2018. I called the manufacturer, WBM, and explained my situation and they agreed to send me a new dimmer cord with no questions asked. The new cord is vastly different and contains a completely redesigned circuit (I took it apart to inspect). It is EIC approved and labeled as such. The replacement was free.
April 2018 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase