Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 12253 · Aug 22, 2012 · Energizer
260,000
units affected
260,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12253
- Date
- Aug 22, 2012
- Company
- Energizer
- Units affected
- 260,000
- Product
- Energizer Rotating Night Lights
- Product type
- Night-Lights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Energizer LED rotating night lights. The night lights are white and have an LED light inside an adjustable dome on top. The night lights measure about 2 inches wide by 2½ inches long. Model number "NLPLROT" and date codes between 0110 (for January 2010) through 0111 (for January 2011) are included in this recall. The model number is stamped onto the side of the night light. The date code is stamped in a circle on the back of the night light. The arrow points to the month of production (i.e. 12 = December) and the number positioned on either side of the arrow represents the year (i.e. "10" = 2010).
What can happen
The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Energizer for instructions on returning the night lights for a $7 coupon towards the purchase of an Energizer product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Energizer has received nine reports of the night lights overheating, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from February 2010 through July 2012 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled energizer rotating night lights?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Energizer for instructions on returning the night lights for a $7 coupon towards the purchase of an Energizer product.
What is the hazard?
The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.