AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Recall 11123 · Feb 9, 2011 · AmerTac
261,000
units affected
261,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11123
- Date
- Feb 9, 2011
- Company
- AmerTac
- Units affected
- 261,000
- Product
- LED Night Lights
- Product type
- Night-Lights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Three night light models are being recalled: model numbers 71193, 71194 and 327879. Only those with KML molded on the back are being recalled. All three models have KML, ETL, the AmerTac™ logo and the model number molded on the back of the night lights' plastic housing. Model number 71193 is a square shaped, white plastic unit with a flat translucent square window on the front and a button for changing the screen color. Model 71194 and 327879 resemble a computer mouse with white plastic housing and inset translucent windows on the front and sides.
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 fire.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led night lights?
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.
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 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.