LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-03-01 · 12124
Hazards
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
12124
Date
2012-03-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
LED Night Light
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.
Importer(s)
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
Three AmerTac night lights are being recalled. Each has a model name and two model numbers. The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging. The basic model number appears on the back of the night light. The night lights are rectangular, about 2-3/16 inches high, 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches deep. The front housings for each are either white- or nickel-colored plastic with four horizontal vents and a round light sensor above the top vent. The backs of the night lights are gray plastic with the AmerTac™ logo, the basic model number, "SY" identification code and "ETL" molded into them. Only models bearing "SY" on the back are being recalled. The following night lights are being recalled: Model Name on Packaging Model Number on Packaging Model Number on Night Light Amerelle 71190 71190 or 71190A Amertac 327895 Everyday Basics 076092