CPSC2011-02-09
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
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.
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.
Sold at
Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7.
Affected count
About 261,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
LED Night Lights
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.amertac.com or www.recallcenter.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/AmerTac-Recalls-Night-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard2Don't want to check this manually?
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