Safety regulator, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights
Recall 03141 · Jun 5, 2003 · Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03141
- Date
- Jun 5, 2003
- Company
- Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Trisonic Nightlights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled nightlights have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face. A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120V custom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431."
What can happen
The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.
- Sold at
- Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States, between April 2001 and March 2003, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trisonic nightlights?
Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage.
What is the hazard?
The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard 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.