Wyze recalls – Wyze is voluntarily recalling Solar Cam Pan security cameras after an installation mistake can puncture the lithium-ion battery casing, triggering rapid overheating and creating fire or burn hazards. The recall covers units purchased on or before April 3, 2026
A security camera that’s meant to quietly watch over your home has now triggered a very public safety check.
Wyze has issued a voluntary recall for its Solar Cam Pan security cameras. warning that incorrect installation instructions can lead users to accidentally pierce the lithium-ion battery’s metal casing. Wyze says puncturing that casing can cause the battery to rapidly overheat—turning the device into a potential fire or burn hazard.
Wyze’s recall is tied directly to how the solar panel bracket is attached. The company says the hazard can occur if the bracket is installed on the top of the camera using the long flat-head wood screw. If that screw is used in the wrong way and the metal casing is punctured. the risk escalates from a faulty install to an overheating battery.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has logged reports tied to the problem: 13 reports of security cameras overheating, along with six incidents involving explosions and fires. In those fire and explosion incidents, six reports described consumers suffering minor burns.
The affected cameras are not open-ended. Wyze says the recall “applies to Solar Cam Pan security cameras purchased on or before April 3, 2026, only.” In the United States, the number of affected units is about 321,360. Canada saw about 2,560 units sold.
The cameras are white and the model number is WYZESCPWH, printed on the back. Wyze says these cameras were sold through a wide set of channels. including Home Depot. Micro Center. Wyze’s website. Temu. Amazon. B2B Renew. Inc. ReturnPro. and Best Buy—meaning the recall could reach households that didn’t necessarily buy direct from Wyze.
If you own one, Wyze’s instruction is blunt: stop using the camera immediately if you attached the solar panel bracket to the top of the camera with the long flat-head wood screw. If you’re unsure whether you used that specific screw, Wyze directs users to a step-by-step guide to figure it out.
For people who want to verify in person, Wyze also suggests dismantling the camera to visually inspect it. But it pairs that with a precaution: download the necessary firmware first and wait 48 hours for the battery to drain completely.
What Wyze is offering is meant to remove both the device and the risk. For affected customers, the company will provide a free replacement camera that includes a solar panel accessory. There’s also an option for a full refund or a gift card for the original purchase price. Wyze says customers don’t need a receipt to take part in the recall.
To get through the process. Wyze says participants must fill out a form to provide information to verify and process the recall. After that, specialized firmware will be sent to deplete the camera battery. Wyze also says the recalled camera will be disabled and will no longer function even if the correct screws were used to attach the solar panel to the camera.
Finally, participants will be required to dispose of the camera in accordance with local and state regulations.
With thousands of units sold across multiple retailers and reports of overheating—and even minor burns from explosions and fires—this recall is a direct reminder that installation details can quickly become safety problems when lithium-ion batteries are involved.
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So it’s like they can explode just from the screw placement? That’s wild.
Wait why does a solar camera need a lithium battery at all? Seems like overkill. I’m not putting that bracket on top if I ever get one.
My cousin said Wyze cameras are always “cheap and sketchy” but this article makes it sound like user error like they put the wood screw in the wrong spot and then it punctures the casing?? I dunno, batteries just shouldn’t be able to get stabbed that easily. Also I saw Temu mentioned so now I’m thinking it’s more of a shipping/quality control issue than an installation thing.
I don’t get it, isn’t the whole point of solar cam pans that they’re outdoor safe? If Home Depot sold them too then it’s on Wyze, not “a mistake.” 6 explosions sounds like more than a simple recall… like did they really not design the casing to handle a screw? Gonna go check my settings and pray mine isn’t one of those model WYZESCPWH deals.