Safety regulator, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
Recall 01093 · Feb 26, 2001 · Dura Kleen (USA) Inc.
459,000
units affected
459,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01093
- Date
- Feb 26, 2001
- Company
- Dura Kleen (USA) Inc.
- Units affected
- 459,000
- Product
- Dura Kleen nightlights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The nightlights consist of a small light fixture that uses a 5-watt bulb that plugs into a wall electrical outlet. The light bulb white bases are imprinted with "Made in China for Dura Kleen USA Inc." The night lights have different colored shades, including purple, green, yellow and red, with different designs. Other lights have opaque decorative shades molded in the form of religious figures.
What can happen
The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Discount stores nationwide sold the nightlights, from March 1999 through August 2000, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dura kleen nightlights?
Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire 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.