Posted Jun 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM UTCAWyze is recalling security cams because incorrect instructions could lead to battery punctures.Using the wrong screws when attaching the camera to its solar panel could accidentally puncture the battery’s metal casing, according to the USCPSC. To date there have been 13 reports of batteries overheating while six exploded and caught fire. Wyze is offering full refunds, replacements, or gift cards to its online store.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Andrew Liszewski
Wyze is recalling security cams because incorrect instructions could lead to battery punctures.
Using the wrong screws when attaching the camera to its solar panel could accidentally puncture the battery’s metal casing, according to the USCPSC. To date there have been 13 reports of batteries overheating while six exploded and caught fire. Wyze is offering full refunds, replacements, or gift cards to its online store. [Image: Using the wrong screws to attach the camera’s solar panel could result in a battery fire. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/wyzerecall.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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