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LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Published: March 1, 2012Recall ID: 12124Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

Three AmerTac night lights are being recalled. Each has a model name and two model numbers. The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging. The basic model number appears on the back of the night light. The night lights are rectangular, about 2-3/16 inches high, 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches deep. The front housings for each are either white- or nickel-colored plastic with four horizontal vents and a round light sensor above the top vent. The backs of the night lights are gray plastic with the AmerTac™ logo, the basic model number, "SY" identification code and "ETL" molded into them. Only models bearing "SY" on the back are being recalled. The following night lights are being recalled: Model Name on Packaging Model Number on Packaging Model Number on Night Light Amerelle 71190 71190 or 71190A Amertac 327895 Everyday Basics 076092

Affected Products

LED Night Light

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/LED-Night-Lights-Recalled-by-AmerTac-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
TitleLED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12124.12124a.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionFront
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12124.12124b.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionBack
Hazards › NameAn electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Injuries › NameAmerTac has received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and charring. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameLED Night Light
Products › TypeNight-Lights
Products › Category I D67567
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 227,000
Recall I D997
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights, remove them from the wall sockets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Importers › NameAmerican Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Retailers › NameHardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.
Recall Date2012-03-01T00:00:00
DescriptionThree AmerTac night lights are being recalled. Each has a model name and two model numbers. The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging. The basic model number appears on the back of the night light. The night lights are rectangular, about 2-3/16 inches high, 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches deep. The front housings for each are either white- or nickel-colored plastic with four horizontal vents and a round light sensor above the top vent. The backs of the night lights are gray plastic with the AmerTac™ logo, the basic model number, "SY" identification code and "ETL" molded into them. Only models bearing "SY" on the back are being recalled. The following night lights are being recalled: Model Name on Packaging Model Number on Packaging Model Number on Night Light Amerelle 71190 71190 or 71190A Amertac 327895 Everyday Basics 076092
Recall Number12124
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactFor 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.recall-center.com orwww.amertac.com
Last Publish Date2016-04-21T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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