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Motion Sensing Security Lights Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Recalled July 26, 2012 · CPSC recall 12236 · Motion

Hazard
Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 7,800
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact HeathCo toll-free at (855) 833-8657 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected], or visit the company's website at www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice

Product
Motion Security Lights
Manufacturer(s)
HeathCo LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Retailers
Home Depot Stores from September 2011 through April 2012 for about $30.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →