CPSC RECALL - HOME DEPOT MOTION LIGHTS

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Michael Leavitt Recall If you purchased motion sensor security lights from Home Depot since September of 2011, then this recall is important to you. The recalled lights were sold exclusively at Home Depot.

QUESTION: What is the risk associated with this recall?

ANSWER: Electrical shock.

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Communications

Washington, D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2012
Release #12-236

Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 833-8657
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Motion Security Lights

Units: About 7,800

Manufacturer: HeathCo LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky.

Hazard: Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.

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.

Sold Exclusively at: Home Depot Stores from September 2011 through April 2012 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: 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.

Consumer 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 hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com, or visit the company’s website at www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice