CPSC recall · Reported February 9, 2011
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.
The CPSC recalled Three night light models are being recalled: model numbers 71193, 71194 and 327879. Only ….
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 9, 2011. Reason: An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from th…. Verify recall #11123 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn c….
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- agency class
- February 9, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11123 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.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11123 |
| Date reported | February 9, 2011 |
| Date initiated | February 9, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 261,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from the wall. Contact the firm for instruction…
- Check the recall number (11123) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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