Safety regulator, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights"
Recall 00141 · Jul 6, 2000 · The First Years Inc.
123,000
units affected
123,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00141
- Date
- Jul 6, 2000
- Company
- The First Years Inc.
- Units affected
- 123,000
- Product
- Sesame Street "Elmo Nightlights"
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The "Elmo Nitelight" shows the Sesame Street character Elmo, who is red, hanging onto a green lamp post set on a blue background. A moon and stars surround the light part of the lamp post, which illuminates when the light is plugged in. It measures 4.25 inches long by 2.75 inches wide and fits over the entire standard outlet coverplate. "Henson" and "the first years" are imprinted on the back of the nightlights. The cardboard packaging shows a picture of the Sesame Street character Big Bird, and includes the writing, "SESAME STREET" and "nitelight."
What can happen
The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, turn off the power before removing. Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Discount, drug, grocery and toy stores sold these nightlights, from July 1997 through March 2000, for between $5 and $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sesame street "elmo nightlights"?
Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, turn off the power before removing. Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight.
What is the hazard?
The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
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.