Target Recalls Circo Night Lights Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15188 · Jul 21, 2015 · Target
143,000
units affected
143,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15188
- Date
- Jul 21, 2015
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 143,000
- Product
- Circo Night Lights
- Product type
- Night-Lights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves battery-operated night lights with an AC adapter included. The night light collection includes a pink hedgehog, a blue bird, a yellow rocket, an orange dino egg, a white soccer ball and a green shark. The model numbers are printed on the bottom side of the night lights. Name Model Number Color Size Hedgehog 060-02-1397 Pink 3.5"(h)x 5.5"(w) Bird 060-02-1398 Blue 4.0"(h)x6.5"(w) Rocket 060-02-1399 Yellow 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Dino Egg 060-02-1400 Orange 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Soccer Ball 060-02-1401 White 5.0"(h)x5.25"(w) Shark 060-02-1402 Green 3.5"(h)x6.9"(w)
What can happen
The battery can overheat and cause the night light to melt, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug and return the recalled night lights to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received two reports of the night lights overheating, including one report of a fire that damaged a consumer's dresser, wall and plug-in. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and Target.com from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled circo night lights?
Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug and return the recalled night lights to any Target store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The battery can overheat and cause the night light to melt, posing a fire hazard.
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.