Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 12253
Affected scope: About 260,000

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

Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China recalled This recall involves Energizer LED rotating night lights. The night lights are white and ….

Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target was recalled by Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China in August 22, 2012. Reason: The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Ene…. Verify recall #12253 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China issued this CPSC recall-The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: August 22, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12253 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

This recall involves Energizer LED rotating night lights. The night lights are white and have an LED light inside an adjustable dome on top. The night lights measure about 2 inches wide by 2½ inches long. Model number "NLPLROT" and date codes between 0110 (for January 2010) through 0111 (for January 2011) are included in this recall. The model number is stamped onto the side of the night light. The date code is stamped in a circle on the back of the night light. The arrow points to the month of production (i.e. 12 = December) and the number positioned on either side of the arrow represents the year (i.e. "10" = 2010).

Reason for recall

The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Energizer for instructions on returning the night lights for a $7 coupon towards the purchase of an Energizer product.

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	12253
Date reported	August 22, 2012
Date initiated	August 22, 2012
Recalling firm	Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China
Affected scope	About 260,000
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 stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Energizer for instructions on returning the…

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The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 22, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12253.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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