CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights"
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-07-06). Hazards: electric shock. About 123,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00141 |
| Published | 2000-07-06 |
| Last updated | 2000-07-06 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Sesame Street "Elmo Nightlights" |
| Firm named in the title | The First Years Inc. |
| Firms | The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 123,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose |
| Sold | Discount, drug, grocery and toy stores sold these nightlights, from July 1997 through March 2000, for between $5 and $6. |
Description
The "Elmo Nitelight" shows the Sesame Street character Elmo, who is red, hanging onto a green lamp post set on a blue background. A moon and stars surround the light part of the lamp post, which illuminates when the light is plugged in. It measures 4.25 inches long by 2.75 inches wide and fits over the entire standard outlet coverplate. "Henson" and "the first years" are imprinted on the back of the nightlights. The cardboard packaging shows a picture of the Sesame Street character Big Bird, and includes the writing, "SESAME STREET" and "nitelight."
Hazard
The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, turn off the power before removing. Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and The First Years have received three reports of the faceplates on these nightlights breaking off resulting in two 1-year-old girls and an adult receiving an electrical shock when touching the exposed wires.
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