Motion Sensing Security Lights Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC recall 12236. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 12236 has the recall date 26 Jul 2012. The notice names the firm HeathCo. The recall has about 7,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Outdoor Electric Lighting Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,800 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Motion Security Lights, About 7,800, Outdoor Electric Lighting Equipment |
| Sold at | Home Depot Stores from September 2011 through April 2012 for about $30. |
| Manufacturer | HeathCo LLC |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Outdoor Electric Lighting Equipment
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,800Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Outdoor Electric Lighting Equipment
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name HeathCo
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2013 | HeathCo Recalls Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| 22 Nov 2011 | Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
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- CPSC recall notice 12236The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12236. https://recallregister.com/product/1101-motion-sensing-security-lights-recalled-by-heathco-due-to-electrical-s/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12236 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot Stores from September 2011 through April 2012 for about $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12236?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12236?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,800