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

Name of product:

Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights

Hazard:

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

Remedy:

Replace

Recall date:

October 30, 2013

Units:

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

Consumer Contact:

HeathCo toll-free at (855) 704-5438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com, or visit the company's website at www.heath-zenith.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:

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

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

No injuries were reported.

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.

Importer:

HeathCo, LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky.

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

14-009

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