CPSC2006-03-08
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Hazard
An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.
Sold at
Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3.
Affected count
About 35.000
Injuries reported
AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Forever-Glo Nite Lites™"
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 777-0802 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Prompt-Nite-Lite-RecallDon't want to check this manually?
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