Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
Why was Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall recalled?
An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 777-0802 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET 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
- Forever-Glo Nite Lites™
- Company
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 35.000
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3.
- Recall date
- March 8, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled "Forever-Glo Nite Lites™" look like small picture frames that plug into the wall. Only model numbers 75001 or 75002 with a manufacture date of April 2004 or later are included in this recall. Model 75001 is white or bronze-colored and has molded scroll-work around the front of the nite lite. "Model 75001" is printed on the back of the nite lite. Model 75002 is silver-colored and has a punched tin frame. "Model C8A5" is printed on the back. Both nite lite models measure about 3 inches by 3 inches and are about ¼ inch thick. "AmerTac™" and a circle with the month and year of manufacture are indicated on the back of the nite lites.