Wyze Labs Recalls Solar Cam Pan Cameras Over Fire and Burn Hazards from Lithium-Ion Battery

28d ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

Wyze Labs has issued a recall for its Solar Cam Pan security cameras due to fire and burn hazards from lithium-ion batteries. The recall affects model WYZESCPWH, specifically units where a long, flat-head screw was used to install the solar panel. Consumers are instructed to stop using the device immediately, check eligibility on Wyze's recall website, and choose between a free replacement, full refund, or gift card. Proper disposal of the lithium-ion battery through municipal hazardous waste centers is emphasized, with warnings against throwing the device in regular trash or recycling bins.

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Consumers should stop using the recalled Wyze Solar Cam Pan security camera immediately and visit http://www.wyze.com/SCPrecall to determine whether your device is affected by the recall.

The firm is offering all affected consumers a free replacement camera with solar panel accessory, a full refund or a gift card for the original purchase price to use on the firm's website.

Do not throw this recalled camera with lithium-ion battery in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire.

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Consumers should stop using the recalled Wyze Solar Cam Pan security camera immediately and visit http://www.wyze.com/SCPrecall to determine whether your device is affected by the recall. All consumers who used the long, flat-head screw to install the sol

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