CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights"

The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.

Recall #: 00141
Affected scope: About 123,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. recalled The "Elmo Nitelight" shows the Sesame Street character Elmo, who is red, hanging onto a g….

CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights" was recalled by The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. in July 6, 2000. Reason: The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution haza…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw th…. Verify recall #00141 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution haza….

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agency class: July 6, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00141 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The "Elmo Nitelight" shows the Sesame Street character Elmo, who is red, hanging onto a green lamp post set on a blue background. A moon and stars surround the light part of the lamp post, which illuminates when the light is plugged in. It measures 4.25 inches long by 2.75 inches wide and fits over the entire standard outlet coverplate. "Henson" and "the first years" are imprinted on the back of the nightlights. The cardboard packaging shows a picture of the Sesame Street character Big Bird, and includes the writing, "SESAME STREET" and "nitelight."

Reason for recall

The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, turn off the power before removing. Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	00141
Date reported	July 6, 2000
Date initiated	July 6, 2000
Recalling firm	The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass.
Affected scope	About 123,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, turn off …

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The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00141.

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