LED Night Lights
CPSC Recall #11-123 — February 8, 2011
Product
LED Night Lights
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire.
Incidents / Injuries
AmerTac has received 18 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring, including three reports of minor property damage and one of a minor burn injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from the wall. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Units Affected
About 261,000
Sold At
Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7.
Importer
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Manufactured In
China