Emergency Lite 3-in-1 automatic night-lights, model number 334N

CPSC Recall #96-006 - October 16, 1995

Recall Summary

Recall Number96-006
Recall DateOctober 16, 1995
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedApproximately 3,200

Product

Emergency Lite 3-in-1 automatic night-lights, model number 334N

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Winner Products, Inc. of Santa Ana, Calif., is recalling approximately 3,200 Emergency Lite 3-in-1 automatic night-lights, model number 334N. The unit can break away from the back cover while it is still plugged in, exposing live conductors, which could seriously or fatally shock consumers. The white plastic nightlight measures 5.5 inches high by 3.25 inches wide. The front of the light is an opaque half-cylinder with the words "EMERGENCY LITE 3-IN-1 ... HomeSafe" at the bottom. There is an on/off/auto switch on the side of the light. The light can be plugged into an outlet or used as a hand-held flashlight. The light has a rechargeable battery and automatically turns itself on at dusk and off at dawn. The lights were sold for between $10 and $15 through home supply stores such as Fedco and Home Depot. The lights were sold nationwide from January through May 5, 1995. Winner Products, Inc. is aware of one complaint regarding this night-light. CPSC and Winner Products, Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this product. Consumers who purchased the Emergency Lite 3-in-1 should stop using it immediately and call (800) 669-0415. Winner Products, Inc., will send consumers packaging with postage prepaid to ship the product back to the company. Winner Products, Inc., will replace returned lights free of charge.

Hazard

The unit can break away from the back cover while it is still plugged in, exposing live conductors, which could seriously or fatally shock consumers.

Incidents & Injuries

Winner Products, Inc. is aware of one complaint regarding this night-light. CPSC and Winner Products, Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this product.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers who purchased the Emergency Lite 3-in-1 should stop using it immediately and call (800) 669-0415. Winner Products, Inc., will send consumers packaging with postage prepaid to ship the product back to the company. Winner Products, Inc., will replace returned lights free of charge.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

No, you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.