AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-02-09). Hazards: fire, burn, microbial. Models: 71193, 71194, 327879. About 261,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11123 |
| Published | 2011-02-09 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Night-Lights |
| Products | LED Night Lights |
| Firm named in the title | AmerTac |
| Firms | American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 261,000 |
| Model numbers | 71193, 71194, 327879 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, microbial |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7. |
Description
Three night light models are being recalled: model numbers 71193, 71194 and 327879. Only those with KML molded on the back are being recalled. All three models have KML, ETL, the AmerTac™ logo and the model number molded on the back of the night lights' plastic housing. Model number 71193 is a square shaped, white plastic unit with a flat translucent square window on the front and a button for changing the screen color. Model 71194 and 327879 resemble a computer mouse with white plastic housing and inset translucent windows on the front and sides.
Hazard
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from the wall. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
AmerTac has received 18 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring, including three reports of minor property damage and one of a minor burn injury.
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