CPSCGeneral Alert
Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard
Published: September 23, 2010Recall ID: 10353Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
Product Description & Identification
Two models of the night lights are being recalled. One model, Model No. 2019, is shaped like a house. The other, Model No. 2017, is square-shaped with a rounded top. The night lights glow green when plugged into an electrical outlet. "71980 U.S.A." is molded into the night light's back panel, just above the brass outlet prongs. The night lights may have the brand names or logos of various companies printed on the front.
Affected Products
Electroluminescent night lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Molenaar-LLC-Recalls-Night-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/206452093e724000bc07898f721a70cd.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Model No. 2019 night light |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bdd196e52ff74cecbab01f74c52d5907.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Model No. 2017 night light |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f454138220ec47c0939443e8403ffc73.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Location of "71980 U.S.A." on back of recalled night light |
| Hazards › Name | The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm is aware of 4 incidents of the night lights melting, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Electroluminescent night lights |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 315,000 |
| Recall I D | 344 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and throw them away. |
| Retailers › Name | The recalled night lights were distributed free as promotional products by various companies imprinted with various company names between October 2001 and November 2009 |
| Recall Date | 2010-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | Two models of the night lights are being recalled. One model, Model No. 2019, is shaped like a house. The other, Model No. 2017, is square-shaped with a rounded top. The night lights glow green when plugged into an electrical outlet. "71980 U.S.A." is molded into the night light's back panel, just above the brass outlet prongs. The night lights may have the brand names or logos of various companies printed on the front. |
| Recall Number | 10353 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Molenaar LLC of Willmar, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Molenaar at (877) 719-4442 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.miline.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |