Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
Recall 06109 · Mar 8, 2006 · American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac)
35
units affected
35
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06109
- Date
- Mar 8, 2006
- Company
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac)
- Units affected
- 35
- Product
- Forever-Glo Nite Lites™
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled "Forever-Glo Nite Lites™" look like small picture frames that plug into the wall. Only model numbers 75001 or 75002 with a manufacture date of April 2004 or later are included in this recall. Model 75001 is white or bronze-colored and has molded scroll-work around the front of the nite lite. "Model 75001" is printed on the back of the nite lite. Model 75002 is silver-colored and has a punched tin frame. "Model C8A5" is printed on the back. Both nite lite models measure about 3 inches by 3 inches and are about ¼ inch thick. "AmerTac™" and a circle with the month and year of manufacture are indicated on the back of the nite lites.
What can happen
An electrical short circuit in the nite lite 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 nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled forever-glo nite lites™?
Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.
What is the hazard?
An electrical short circuit in the nite lite 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.