Unlit redstone torch glitch

When use the /setblock ~ ~ ~ unlit_redstone_torch command, the torch will immediately turn into a lit redstone torch. This messes up some of my builds which use this command,.

How to Reproduce:
1. Enter /setblock ~ ~1 ~ unlit_redstone_torch into a command block (impulse or repeat)
2. Power the command block

Observed Results
(Impulse) The torch will be unlit for a millisecond before changing into a normal redstone torch.
(Repeat) The torch will flicker on/off endlessly.

Expected Results
The torch would stay unlit for a long period of time before turning into a lit redstone torch.