CPSCGeneral Alert
OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Published: December 10, 2009Recall ID: 10060Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ portable nightlights with model number 72174. The product can also be used as an emergency light or a flashlight. The nightlight is shaped as a rocket ship and sits in a plastic recharging base that plugs into the wall. The model number and date codes "0808" or "0908" are printed on the label attached to the bottom cover of the recharging base.
Affected Products
LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/OSRAM-SYLVANIA-Recalls-Portable-Nightlights-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5112b62b169c438ca3b2d3e4fe4d1873.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Light |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5666ff6767f24c83ab98c45406188039.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Light |
| Hazards › Name | The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of the bottom of the recharging base breaking and consumers touching internal electrical components that resulted in minor electric shocks. |
| Products › Name | LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 26,000 |
| Recall I D | 61 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable nightlights and contact OSRAM SYLVANIA for a free replacement portable nightlight and a $5 coupon credit for OSRAM SYLVANIA products |
| Importers › Name | OSRAM SYLVANIA Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | The Home Depot, Stop & Shop, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Smarthome.com, and Sylvaniaonlinestore.com from October 2008 through November 2009 for between $15 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ portable nightlights with model number 72174. The product can also be used as an emergency light or a flashlight. The nightlight is shaped as a rocket ship and sits in a plastic recharging base that plugs into the wall. The model number and date codes "0808" or "0908" are printed on the label attached to the bottom cover of the recharging base. |
| Recall Number | 10060 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact OSRAM SYLVANIA at (877)-423-3772 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |