Panic Button Light Switch

Product Description

When the stuff hits the fan, you have no choice but to hit the big red panic button. Regardless of whether you're in an evil moon-like space station, a ... [Read more]

Features

• A hilarious upgrade to your light switch panel
• Fun in a playroom or bedroom
• Hit the button to turn the light on and off and twist it to dim
• Ready to install kit includes steel faceplate, screws, and all necessary wiring
• Dimmer may not be compatible with CFL lighting

Top Reviews

It works as described and was easy to install
by Hodor (4 out of 5 stars)
January 7, 2018

Bought in March of 2014, I've had this since then in my home office. It works as described and was easy to install. I've installed a lot of light switches and outlets over the years, this wasn't any harder or easier than most.

It's been over three years and the main reason I'm giving this only 4 stars instead of 5 is that it's wearing out. The stem the button sits on is loose and the dimmer functionality doesn't work very well. But after years of slamming the button to turn the lights off and on, I can't be too surprised by that.

I'd say you could expect about a year of solid and reliable performance from this switch before you'd have to consider replacing it.
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Great ...But needs better instructions.
by TinT (4 out of 5 stars)
April 3, 2013

Ok....I know nothing about electrical stuff. I did get it installed, so of course it can be done. Let me give you a major hint that was not in the instructions. By the way I called the phone number listed in the box as a 24 hour help. They knew nothing about this, so they were no help.

I uninstalled and hooked up all the wiring perfect 1st time through....instructions were perfect at the hard stuff.

However once I went to install the faceplate the screws did not line up at all. I tried everything, even went to 2 different hardware stores. To no avail, I was even trying to jimmy ring some sort of connector to screw the faceplate into. Needless to say I was frustrated. No where in the instructions did it say to unscrew the two screws from the faceplate, hook the plate behind that to the wall then re-screw the two screws back into the faceplate.

I finally figured it out!! This is a neat gadget for my sons room. It works great as a dimmer. It just needs a bit clearer instructions on the very last step.
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Installed and lasted for about 5 years
by Carl E. (4 out of 5 stars)
January 14, 2019

After I plugged in Christmas lights to the same circuit the switch controlled (Apartment switch controlled outlet), the switch emitted a loud humming noise. Other than that, it was pretty good.
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Awesome on/off/dinner switch!
by MIKE (5 out of 5 stars)
June 22, 2015

Really, if you have a kid (or man cave), what could be cooler than a panic button light switch? As easy to install as any switch, took me less than ten minutes. Incorporates on/off/dinner switches. Only afraid the plastic won't hold up to the continued pounding the style begs. We're six months in and it's holding up well so far!
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Sweet dimmer light switch!
by Noah D. Sachs (5 out of 5 stars)
January 24, 2013

I first installed new light bulbs in the kitchen, that was a whole other problem, and the new bulbs were great, but bright as the sun. I figured I could use a dimmer when I want to make it less than an intense bright white light. I had my eye on this for a while when I saw it at Think Geek, panic switch light switch. I've never installed a light switch before, I installed it no problem, it works great!
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Easy, has instructions
by Philippe Tran (5 out of 5 stars)
March 2, 2015

Easy, has instructions. I haven't installed it yet, but it looks simple enough. Looks fun! A+++ quick shipping. Will buy again.
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Unique and Cool
by Todd (5 out of 5 stars)
November 26, 2012

Love it! I am a fan of quirky, unique, and creative items and this one is definitely it. Easy to install and looks great. I get tons of compliments on it. Can also be used as a dimmer switch.
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Five Stars
by C. Ratliff (5 out of 5 stars)
October 5, 2015

Fun switch and works great when hooked up
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Not the original authentic panic button
by Pratha Katti (1 out of 5 stars)
May 22, 2013

This product is not what is shown in the picture. It is NOT the original product in the proper packaging panic button (yellow box in the 3rd picture). I was planning on giving this to a friend as a present, but now it's as if I just put it together by going to the hardware store...which is exactly what it looks like.

This "product" came in a small brown, DAMAGED, cardboard box (of very cheap quality), within the box, is a separate red which looks like it came off of a children's toy, a BLUE light switch cover (not silver as shown in the pictures), and a boxed Lutron Rotary light dimmer switch, which has the do-it yourself instructions.

There is nothing in the description that states any of this will be sent; using the original product picture gives the impression that this is an authentic product when in fact it is a KNOCK OFF.

This product is NOT worth buying as a gift, or at all:

FYI:

Red knob= $2 (Amazon)

Light switch plate= $2 (home depot)

Lutron rotary dimmer = $8 (Google)

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