CPSCJune 5, 2003

CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights

CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights

Why was CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights recalled?

The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage. Contact: Call Trisonic at (800) 661-7146 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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
Trisonic Nightlights
Company
Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y.
Quantity
12,000
Sold at
Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States, between April 2001 and March 2003, for about $1.
Recall date
June 5, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled nightlights have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face. A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120V custom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431."

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