Motion Sensing Security Lights Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 12236 · Jul 26, 2012 · HeathCo LLC
7,800
units affected
7,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12236
- Date
- Jul 26, 2012
- Company
- HeathCo LLC
- Units affected
- 7,800
- Product
- Motion Security Lights
- Product type
- Outdoor Electric Lighting Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Heath®/Zenith 270° Motion Security Lights with model number SL-5414-WH. It replaces a standard outdoor wall mounted light fixture and is designed to turn on when motion is detected at night. The product has two cone-shaped lightbulb receptacles attached to a round mounting plate. A small, rectangular motion sensor is attached to the mounting plate between the lightbulb receptacles. The unit is made of aluminum and plastic. It comes in white only. The brand name and model number are on a label located on the back of the motion sensor.
What can happen
Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the light, turn off power to the unit at the circuit breaker or fuse panel and contact HeathCo for a free replacement light fixture.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot Stores from September 2011 through April 2012 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled motion security lights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the light, turn off power to the unit at the circuit breaker or fuse panel and contact HeathCo for a free replacement light fixture.
What is the hazard?
Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.