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AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

  • Model 71193
  • Models 71194 and 327879
Name of Product:
LED Night Lights
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:
Refund
Recall Date:
February 09, 2011
Units:
About 261,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.amertac.com or www.recallcenter.com

Recall Details

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.

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/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.

Sold At:
Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7.
Importer(s):

American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-123

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