AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Recalled December 2, 2010 · CPSC recall 11057 · AmerTac

Hazard

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 272,000

Incidents / injuries

AmerTac has received nine reports of the recalled night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lite is a cylinder shaped night light with a white base and clear top that plugs into the wall. Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall. The model number and manufacturer code are printed on the back of the night light. The light measures about 4 inches in height by 1- 1/2 inches wide and is about 1 inch deep.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, remove the light from the wall socket. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.amertac.com or www.recall-center.com

Product

Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites

Imported by

American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.

Retailers

Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2009 through September 2010 for about $5.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →