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 fire.
- Units
- About 261,000
- Reports
- 18
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $7
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7.
- 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 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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 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 FEB 09 2011; last revised APR 21 2016.
