Safety regulator, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
Recall 02084 · Jan 16, 2002 · Intermatic Inc.
156,000
units affected
156,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02084
- Date
- Jan 16, 2002
- Company
- Intermatic Inc.
- Units affected
- 156,000
- Product
- Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Electroluminescent Night Lights have model numbers GN172 and GN165, which are molded on the back of the lights. The model GN172 lights are gray in color and are about 1-1/2 inches square by 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. The model GN165 lights are gray in color and are about 4-3/8 inches in height, 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. Also molded on the back of the nightlights are the words, "Intermatic Inc." and "Made in Taiwan."
What can happen
The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lights immediately; if the nightlights are plugged in, turn off the power and remove them from the wall socket. Consumers should return the nightlights to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or mail the lights to Intermatic Inc. at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081, Attn: Larry Kubisiak, for a full refund or a replacement nightlight of equal value. Intermatic will also send consumers $2 for shipping and handling.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Intermatic has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, including True Value Hardware Stores, sold these nightlights, between January 1999 and December 200, for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled intermatic electroluminescent night light?
Consumers should stop using these lights immediately; if the nightlights are plugged in, turn off the power and remove them from the wall socket. Consumers should return the nightlights to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or mail the lights to Intermatic Inc. at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL.
What is the hazard?
The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock 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.