CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights

Recalled February 26, 2001 · CPSC recall 01093 · Dura Kleen (USA)

Hazard

The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Units

About 459,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Dura Kleen are not aware of any injuries associated with these nightlights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

The nightlights consist of a small light fixture that uses a 5-watt bulb that plugs into a wall electrical outlet. The light bulb white bases are imprinted with "Made in China for Dura Kleen USA Inc." The night lights have different colored shades, including purple, green, yellow and red, with different designs. Other lights have opaque decorative shades molded in the form of religious figures.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Contact

For more information, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.

Product

Dura Kleen nightlights

Manufacturer(s)

Dura Kleen (USA) Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Discount stores nationwide sold the nightlights, from March 1999 through August 2000, for about $1.

Made in

China

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