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orywireWyze Labs is recalling Solar Cam Pan security cameras because incorrect installation instructions can lead to a fire and burn hazard. Owners should check the model number and how the solar panel was attached before continuing to use the camera.
By David Carter
Wyze Labs is recalling Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras after reports of overheating, fires and minor burns linked to how the solar panel can be installed. Owners should check whether their white Solar Cam Pan is model WYZESCPWH and stop using it if the solar panel was attached to the top of the camera with the long flat-head wood screws.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers about 321,360 cameras in the United States. Wyze is offering affected consumers a replacement camera with a solar panel accessory, a full refund or a gift card for the original purchase price.
The recall covers white Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras. The model number, WYZESCPWH, is located on the back of the camera, according to the CPSC.
The cameras are lithium-ion battery-powered outdoor security cameras with wire-free operation, motorized pan-and-tilt features and an integrated solar panel.
CPSC said the recalled cameras were sold at Home Depot and Micro Center and online through Wyze, Temu, Amazon, B2B Renew, ReturnPro and Best Buy from October 2025 through April 2026 for about $80. Wyze’s recall page says the recall applies to Solar Cam Pan cameras purchased on or before April 3, 2026.
The problem involves the screws used to attach the solar panel. The product came with short pan-head machine screws and long flat-head wood screws.
The short screws are intended to attach the solar panel bracket to the top of the camera. The long flat-head screws are intended only for mounting the unit to a wall or another surface.
CPSC said incorrect assembly instructions can lead consumers to use the long screws in the wrong place. If that happens, the screws can puncture the metal casing of the internal lithium-ion battery, causing the battery to rapidly overheat and creating fire and burn hazards.
The company has received 13 reports of the cameras overheating, according to the CPSC.
Six cameras reportedly exploded and caught fire. The recall notice also lists six reports of consumers suffering minor burns.
CPSC did not list any deaths in the recall notice.
Owners do not need to rely only on the purchase location or sale date. The most important check is how the solar panel was installed.
Wyze says no action is required if the solar panel was installed separately from the camera body. No action is required if the solar panel was attached to the top of the camera using the correct short pan-head machine screws.
Owners should stop using the product and participate in the recall if the long flat-head wood screws were used to attach the solar panel to the top of the camera. Wyze says owners who are unsure should use the company’s screw-identification guide or contact Wyze for help.
If a camera is offline or disconnected and the owner is not sure which screws were used, Wyze says to contact the company before removing or disassembling the camera. In some situations, the company says professional assistance may be recommended.
Wyze says affected consumers can choose a free replacement camera with a solar panel accessory, a full refund or a gift card for the original purchase price to use on Wyze’s website.
Consumers who bought the camera directly from Wyze can receive a refund to the original payment method, according to the company. Consumers who bought through a retailer can be reimbursed by check. A gift card option is also available.
Wyze’s recall process asks consumers to provide details such as purchase information, device status and the device MAC address from the Wyze app. The company says cameras participating in the recall will be disabled and should not be reused, resold or transferred to another person.
The recalled camera contains a lithium-ion battery, so disposal is part of the recall process. CPSC says consumers will be required to attest to disposal of the recalled camera and should dispose of it according to local and state regulations.
Owners should not throw the recalled camera in the trash, curbside recycling or used battery recycling boxes at retail or home improvement stores. CPSC says municipal household hazardous waste collection centers may accept the recalled lithium-ion battery or device, but consumers should contact the center first.
Wyze can be reached at 888-832-7226 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Owners can also email recall@wyze.com.
This article should be updated if CPSC or Wyze changes the affected model information, incident count, remedy options or disposal instructions.
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