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

Model HZ-4305-BK

Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights

Recall Date: October 30th, 2013
Type: Outdoor Lighting
Units: About 210,000 in the U.S. and 13,000 in Canada
Hazards: The internal fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings of the fixture, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedies: Replace
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.

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

Images:

Model HZ-4305-BK

Model HZ-4305-WH

Model PF-4129-AZ

Model SH-4169-BK

Model SL-4350-BK

Model SL-4148-RB-A

Consumer 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 more information.

Injuries:

No injuries were reported.

Retailers:

Large home improvement retailers, lighting, electrical and other retail stores nationwide and online from December 2006 to July 2013 for between $50 and $120.