AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Recall 11057 · Dec 2, 2010 · AmerTac
272,000
units affected
272,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11057
- Date
- Dec 2, 2010
- Company
- AmerTac
- Units affected
- 272,000
- Product
- Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites
- Product type
- Night-Lights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lite is a cylinder shaped night light with a white base and clear top that plugs into the wall. Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall. The model number and manufacturer code are printed on the back of the night light. The light measures about 4 inches in height by 1- 1/2 inches wide and is about 1 inch deep.
What can happen
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, remove the light from the wall socket. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- AmerTac has received nine reports of the recalled night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2009 through September 2010 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled forever-glo® cylinder nite lites?
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, remove the light from the wall socket. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
What is the 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 a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.