CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 1, 2012

LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Three AmerTac night lights are being recalled. Each has a model name and two model numbers. The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging. The basic model number appears on the back of the night light. The night lights are rectangular, about 2-3/16 inches high, 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches deep. The front housings for each are either white- or nickel-colored plastic with four horizontal vents and a round light sensor above the top vent. The backs of the night lights are gray plastic with the AmerTac™ logo, the basic model number, "SY" identification code and "ETL" molded into them. Only models bearing "SY" on the back are being recalled. The following night lights are being recalled: Model Name on Packaging Model Number on Packaging Model Number on Night Light Amerelle 71190 71190 or 71190A Amertac 327895 Everyday Basics 076092

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights, remove them from the wall sockets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.recall-center.com orwww.amertac.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.
Injuries
AmerTac has received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and charring. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12124

Product Information

Product Name
LED Night Light
Product Type
Night-Lights
Number of Units
About 227,000
Imported By
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.recall-center.com orwww.amertac.com