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HeathCo Recalls Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Reported: October 30, 2013 Initiated: October 30, 2013 #14009

Product Description

This recall includes multiple Heath®/Zenith Motion Activated Outdoor Lights used for porch lighting. The product comes in 21 designs with a variety of finishes and is designed to turn on at night when motion is detected. The product replaces a standard outdoor wall-mounted light fixture. The brand name and model number can be found on a label located on the back of the motion sensor for wall-mounted models, or underneath the motion sensor cover for ceiling-mounted models. The following brand names with their model numbers are recalled: BRAND MODEL NUMBER Portfolio PF-4129-AZ Heath®-Zenith SL-4129-AZ Heath®-Zenith SL-4148-RB4-A Heath®-Zenith SL-4148-RB-A Heath®-Zenith Secure Home SH-4169-BK Heath®-Zenith Secure Home SH-4169-SV Heath®-Zenith SL-4169-BK Heath®-Zenith SL-4169-SV Heath®-Zenith SL-4254-RS Portfolio PF-4294-OR Heath®-Zenith Secure Home SH-4294-OR Heath®-Zenith SL-4294-OR Heath®-Zenith HZ-4305-BK Heath®-Zenith HZ-4305-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-4305-BK4-B Heath®-Zenith SL-4305-BK-B Heath®-Zenith SLV-4305-BK4-B Heath®-Zenith SLV-4305-WH4-B Heath®-Zenith SL-4350-AZ-B Heath®-Zenith SL-4350-BK Heath®-Zenith SL-4350-NB-B

Reason for Recall

The internal fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings of the fixture, posing an electrical shock hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lights and turn off the power switch before removing the light from its mounting. Contact the company for instructions on how to return the light fixture and receive a free replacement.

Details

Units Affected
About 210,000 in the U.S. and 13,000 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall includes multiple Heath®/Zenith Motion Activated Outdoor Lights used for porch lighting. The product comes in 21 designs with a variety of finishes and is designed to turn on at night when motion is detected. The product replaces a standard outdoor wall-mounted light fixture. The brand name and model number can be found on a label located on the back of the motion sensor for wall-mounted models, or underneath the motion sensor cover for ceiling-mounted models. The following brand names with their model numbers are recalled: BRAND MODEL NUMBER Portfolio PF-4129-AZ Heath®-Zenith SL-4129-AZ Heath®-Zenith SL-4148-RB4-A Heath®-Zenith SL-4148-RB-A Heath®-Zenith Secure Home SH-4169-BK Heath®-Zenith Secure Home SH-4169-SV Heath®-Zenith SL-4169-BK Heath®-Zenith SL-4169-SV Heath®-Zenith SL-4254-RS Portfolio PF-4294-OR Heath®-Zenith Secure Home SH-4294-OR Heath®-Zenith SL-4294-OR Heath®-Zenith HZ-4305-BK Heath®-Zenith HZ-4305-WH Heath®-Zenith SL-4305-BK4-B Heath®-Zenith SL-4305-BK-B Heath®-Zenith SLV-4305-BK4-B Heath®-Zenith SLV-4305-WH4-B Heath®-Zenith SL-4350-AZ-B Heath®-Zenith SL-4350-BK Heath®-Zenith SL-4350-NB-B. Units affected: About 210,000 in the U.S. and 13,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The internal fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings of the fixture, posing an electrical shock hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lights and turn off the power switch before removing the light from its mounting. Contact the company for instructions on how to return the light fixture and receive a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14009.