CPSCGeneral Alert
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Published: February 9, 2011Recall ID: 11123Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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 fire.
Product Description & Identification
Three night light models are being recalled: model numbers 71193, 71194 and 327879. Only those with KML molded on the back are being recalled. All three models have KML, ETL, the AmerTac™ logo and the model number molded on the back of the night lights' plastic housing. Model number 71193 is a square shaped, white plastic unit with a flat translucent square window on the front and a button for changing the screen color. Model 71194 and 327879 resemble a computer mouse with white plastic housing and inset translucent windows on the front and sides.
Affected Products
LED Night Lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/AmerTac-Recalls-Night-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard2 |
| Title | AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11123.11123a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Model 71193 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11123.11123b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Models 71194 and 327879 |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire. |
| Injuries › Name | AmerTac has received 18 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring, including three reports of minor property damage and one of a minor burn injury. |
| Products › Name | LED Night Lights |
| Products › Type | Night-Lights |
| Products › Category I D | 67567 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 261,000 |
| Recall I D | 587 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from the wall. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7. |
| Recall Date | 2011-02-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | Three night light models are being recalled: model numbers 71193, 71194 and 327879. Only those with KML molded on the back are being recalled. All three models have KML, ETL, the AmerTac™ logo and the model number molded on the back of the night lights' plastic housing. Model number 71193 is a square shaped, white plastic unit with a flat translucent square window on the front and a button for changing the screen color. Model 71194 and 327879 resemble a computer mouse with white plastic housing and inset translucent windows on the front and sides. |
| Recall Number | 11123 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer 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.recallcenter.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |