Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard
Recall 10353 · Sep 23, 2010 · Molenaar LLC
315,000
units affected
315,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10353
- Date
- Sep 23, 2010
- Company
- Molenaar LLC
- Units affected
- 315,000
- Product
- Electroluminescent night lights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Two models of the night lights are being recalled. One model, Model No. 2019, is shaped like a house. The other, Model No. 2017, is square-shaped with a rounded top. The night lights glow green when plugged into an electrical outlet. "71980 U.S.A." is molded into the night light's back panel, just above the brass outlet prongs. The night lights may have the brand names or logos of various companies printed on the front.
What can happen
The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and throw them away.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 4 incidents of the night lights melting, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The recalled night lights were distributed free as promotional products by various companies imprinted with various company names between October 2001 and November 2009
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electroluminescent night lights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and throw them away.
What is the hazard?
The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or 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.