OSRAM SYLVANIA · Recalled
OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard
The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 26,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $15–$20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ portable nightlights with model number 72174. The product can also be used as an emergency light or a flashlight. The nightlight is shaped as a rocket ship and sits in a plastic recharging base that plugs into the wall. The model number and date codes "0808" or "0908" are printed on the label attached to the bottom cover of the recharging base.
The file
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, Stop & Shop, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Smarthome.com, and Sylvaniaonlinestore.com from October 2008 through November 2009 for between $15 and $20.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of the bottom of the recharging base breaking and consumers touching internal electrical components that resulted in minor electric shocks.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable nightlights and contact OSRAM SYLVANIA for a free replacement portable nightlight and a $5 coupon credit for OSRAM SYLVANIA products
For additional information, contact OSRAM SYLVANIA at (877)-423-3772 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com
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 DEC 10 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
