Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-22). Hazards: burn. About 260,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12253 |
| Published | 2012-08-22 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Night-Lights |
| Products | Energizer Rotating Night Lights |
| Firm named in the title | Energizer |
| Firms | Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China (manufacturer); Energizer, of St. Louis, Mo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 260,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide from February 2010 through July 2012 for about $6. |
Description
This recall involves Energizer LED rotating night lights. The night lights are white and have an LED light inside an adjustable dome on top. The night lights measure about 2 inches wide by 2½ inches long. Model number "NLPLROT" and date codes between 0110 (for January 2010) through 0111 (for January 2011) are included in this recall. The model number is stamped onto the side of the night light. The date code is stamped in a circle on the back of the night light. The arrow points to the month of production (i.e. 12 = December) and the number positioned on either side of the arrow represents the year (i.e. "10" = 2010).
Hazard
The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Energizer for instructions on returning the night lights for a $7 coupon towards the purchase of an Energizer product.
Incidents and injuries
Energizer has received nine reports of the night lights overheating, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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