CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
Published: February 26, 2001Recall ID: 01093Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Dura Kleen nightlights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dura-Kleen-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Nightlights |
| Title | CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Dura-Kleen-nightlights.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Dura Kleen nightlights |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Dura Kleen nightlights |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 459,000 |
| Recall I D | 463 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount stores nationwide sold the nightlights, from March 1999 through August 2000, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2001-02-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 01093 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dura Kleen (USA) Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |