Wyze Solar Cam Pan Security Cameras Recall
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Wyze Labs is recalling 321,360 Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras due to fire and burn hazards from incorrect assembly instructions that can puncture the lithium-ion battery.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
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What Happened
Wyze Labs is recalling its Solar Cam Pan security cameras because incorrect assembly instructions can lead consumers to accidentally puncture the lithium-ion battery's metal casing, causing the battery to rapidly overheat and posing a risk of serious injury or property damage from fire and burn hazards.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Wyze Solar Cam Pan Security Cameras (model WYZESCPWH) sold in white. About 321,360 units were sold in the United States, in addition to about 2,560 sold in Canada. They were sold at Home Depot and Micro Center, and online at www.wyze.com, Temu, Amazon, B2B Renew, Inc., ReturnPro and Best Buy from October 2025 through April 2026 for about $80. The model number is located on the back of the camera.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled cameras immediately and visit http://www.wyze.com/SCPrecall to determine if their device is affected. All consumers who used the long, flat-head screw to install the solar panel should participate. Affected consumers are offered a free replacement camera with solar panel accessory, a full refund, or a gift card. Consumers must attest to proper disposal of the recalled camera in accordance with local and state regulations and should not dispose of it in regular trash or standard recycling. Contact Wyze Labs toll free at 888-832-7226 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday), email recall@wyze.com, or visit www.wyze.com for more information.
Why This Matters
The firm has received 13 consumer reports of the cameras overheating and six reports of them exploding and catching fire, including six reports of minor burns.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Wyze-Labs-Recalls-Solar-Cam-Pan-Security-Cameras-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards — CPSC Recall Number 26524
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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