AmerTac · Recalled
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn 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 a fire.
- Units
- About 272,000
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- Refund
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® Cylinder Nite Lite is a cylinder shaped night light with a white base and clear top that plugs into the wall. Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall. The model number and manufacturer code are printed on the back of the night light. The light measures about 4 inches in height by 1- 1/2 inches wide and is about 1 inch deep.
The file
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2009 through September 2010 for about $5.
- Product type
- Night-Lights
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Incident log
AmerTac has received nine reports of the recalled night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, remove the light from the wall socket. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
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.recall-center.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 02 2010; last revised APR 21 2016.
