HeathCo Recalls Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
HeathCo is recalling about 223,000 motion-activated outdoor lights in the U.S. and Canada because the internal wiring can energize the fixture surface, posing an electrical shock hazard.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
HeathCo, LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky., is recalling about 210,000 motion-activated outdoor lights in the U.S. and 13,000 in Canada. The recalled products, sold under the Heath®/Zenith brand and various other names, are used for porch lighting and are designed to turn on at night when motion is detected. The recall includes 21 designs with a variety of finishes, including models such as HZ-4305-BK, HZ-4305-WH, PF-4129-AZ, SH-4169-BK, SL-4350-BK, and SL-4148-RB-A.
The internal fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings of the fixture, posing an electrical shock hazard. No injuries were reported in connection with this recall. The lights were sold at large home improvement retailers, lighting, electrical, and other retail stores nationwide and online from December 2006 to July 2013 for between $50 and $120.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lights and turn off the power switch before removing the light from its mounting. Consumers can contact HeathCo toll-free at (855) 704-5438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit the company's website at www.heath-zenith.com and click on "Recall" for instructions on how to return the light fixture and receive a free replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights
- Manufacturer
- HeathCo, LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 210,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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