Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite · Recalled
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
- Units
- About 35.000
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled "Forever-Glo Nite Lites™" look like small picture frames that plug into the wall. Only model numbers 75001 or 75002 with a manufacture date of April 2004 or later are included in this recall. Model 75001 is white or bronze-colored and has molded scroll-work around the front of the nite lite. "Model 75001" is printed on the back of the nite lite. Model 75002 is silver-colored and has a punched tin frame. "Model C8A5" is printed on the back. Both nite lite models measure about 3 inches by 3 inches and are about ¼ inch thick. "AmerTac™" and a circle with the month and year of manufacture are indicated on the back of the nite lites.
The file
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Incident log
AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.
For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 777-0802 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 08 2006; last revised MAY 20 2024.
