CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-01-16). Hazards: burn, electric shock. Models: GN172, GN165. About 156,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02084 |
| Published | 2002-01-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-15 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light |
| Firm named in the title | Intermatic Inc. |
| Firms | Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 156,000 |
| Model numbers | GN172, GN165 |
| Hazard classes | burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, including True Value Hardware Stores, sold these nightlights, between January 1999 and December 200, for about $4. |
Description
The recalled Electroluminescent Night Lights have model numbers GN172 and GN165, which are molded on the back of the lights. The model GN172 lights are gray in color and are about 1-1/2 inches square by 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. The model GN165 lights are gray in color and are about 4-3/8 inches in height, 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. Also molded on the back of the nightlights are the words, "Intermatic Inc." and "Made in Taiwan."
Hazard
The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lights immediately; if the nightlights are plugged in, turn off the power and remove them from the wall socket. Consumers should return the nightlights to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or mail the lights to Intermatic Inc. at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081, Attn: Larry Kubisiak, for a full refund or a replacement nightlight of equal value. Intermatic will also send consumers $2 for shipping and handling.
Incidents and injuries
Intermatic has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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