CPSC recall 12-236, announced July 26, 2012, covers HeathCo Motion Security Lights (about 7,800 units). Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (855) 833-8657, go to www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice, or email hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves Heath®/Zenith 270° Motion Security Lights with model number SL-5414-WH.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
a label located on the back of the motion sensor
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2011 through April 2012
- Where sold
- The Home Depot, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $30
Why it was recalled
Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (855) 833-8657, go to www.heath-zenith.com/hzproductnotice, or email hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- HeathCo
- Manufacturer
- HeathCo LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky.
- Recall number
- 12-236
- Units
- About 7,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot Stores from September 2011 through April 2012 for about $30.
Motion Security Lights
CPSC product type: Outdoor Electric Lighting Equipment
This recall in context
Compared with the 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 7,800 units: the 101st-largest of 189 lighting and ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 9,300 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 77 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 42 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls. The most common is refund (59).
- Brand history
- HeathCo is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2012 to 2013. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 8 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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