LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 12124 · Mar 1, 2012 · American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac)
227,000
units affected
227,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12124
- Date
- Mar 1, 2012
- Company
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac)
- Units affected
- 227,000
- Product
- LED Night Light
- Product type
- Night-Lights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Three AmerTac night lights are being recalled. Each has a model name and two model numbers. The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging. The basic model number appears on the back of the night light. The night lights are rectangular, about 2-3/16 inches high, 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches deep. The front housings for each are either white- or nickel-colored plastic with four horizontal vents and a round light sensor above the top vent. The backs of the night lights are gray plastic with the AmerTac™ logo, the basic model number, "SY" identification code and "ETL" molded into them. Only models bearing "SY" on the back are being recalled. The following night lights are being recalled: Model Name on Packaging Model Number on Packaging Model Number on Night Light Amerelle 71190 71190 or 71190A Amertac 327895 Everyday Basics 076092
What can happen
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- AmerTac has received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and charring. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led night light?
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.
What is the 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.
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.