CPSC2009-12-10
OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard
OSRAM SYLVANIA Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
Hazard
The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable nightlights and contact OSRAM SYLVANIA for a free replacement portable nightlight and a $5 coupon credit for OSRAM SYLVANIA products
Sold at
The Home Depot, Stop & Shop, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Smarthome.com, and Sylvaniaonlinestore.com from October 2008 through November 2009 for between $15 and $20.
Affected count
About 26,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the bottom of the recharging base breaking and consumers touching internal electrical components that resulted in minor electric shocks.
Manufactured in
China
Products
LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact OSRAM SYLVANIA at (877)-423-3772 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/OSRAM-SYLVANIA-Recalls-Portable-Nightlights-Due-to-Electric-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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