Recalls / 2002-01-16

CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights

02084 · Recalled 2002-01-16 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled Electroluminescent Night Lights have model numbers GN172 and GN165, which are molded on the back of the lights. The model GN172 lights are gray in color and are about 1-1/2 inches square by 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. The model GN165 lights are gray in color and are about 4-3/8 inches in height, 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. Also molded on the back of the nightlights are the words, "Intermatic Inc." and "Made in Taiwan."

Hazards

The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Intermatic has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lights immediately; if the nightlights are plugged in, turn off the power and remove them from the wall socket. Consumers should return the nightlights to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or mail the lights to Intermatic Inc. at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081, Attn: Larry Kubisiak, for a full refund or a replacement nightlight of equal value. Intermatic will also send consumers $2 for shipping and handling.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light		156,000

Parties

Importer: Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Hardware stores, electrical distributors nationwide, including True Value Hardware Stores, sold these nightlights, between January 1999, December 200, for about $4.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can call Intermatic at (800) 391-4555 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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Zoomed in Recalled Electroluminescent Night Light

Source: CPSC recall 02084. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.