CPSC, Dura Kleen recall
CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
Why was CPSC, Dura Kleen recalled?
The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Dura Kleen nightlights
- Company
- Dura Kleen (USA) Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 459,000
- Sold at
- Discount stores nationwide sold the nightlights, from March 1999 through August 2000, for about $1.
- Recall date
- February 26, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Dura Kleen are not aware of any injuries associated with these nightlights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The nightlights consist of a small light fixture that uses a 5-watt bulb that plugs into a wall electrical outlet. The light bulb white bases are imprinted with "Made in China for Dura Kleen USA Inc." The night lights have different colored shades, including purple, green, yellow and red, with different designs. Other lights have opaque decorative shades molded in the form of religious figures.