CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 6, 2000

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

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."

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight at (800) 533-6708 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to The First Years, One Kiddie Drive, Avon, MA, 02322-1171.

Recall Details

Sold At
Discount, drug, grocery and toy stores sold these nightlights from July 1997 through March 2000 for between $5 and $6.
Hazard Type
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Injuries
CPSC and The First Years have received three reports of the faceplates on these nightlights breaking off resulting in two 1-year-old girls and an adult receiving an electrical shock when touching the exposed wires.
Manufacturer
The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
00141

Product Information

Product Name
Sesame Street First Years nitelites
Model
Elmo Nitelight
Number of Units
About 123,000
Manufacturer Name
The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass.

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 533-6708
Full Contact Information

Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight at (800) 533-6708 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to The First Years, One Kiddie Drive, Avon, MA, 02322-1171.