CPSC2012-03-01
LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights, remove them from the wall sockets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Sold at
Hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.
Affected count
About 227,000
Injuries reported
AmerTac has received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and charring. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
LED Night Light
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.recall-center.com orwww.amertac.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/LED-Night-Lights-Recalled-by-AmerTac-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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