The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·03141·Announced 2003-06-05

Trisonic Nightlights Recalled for Fire and Shock Hazards

Trisonic is recalling 12,000 nightlights sold at dollar stores in the eastern U.S. due to risks of electrocution, shock, burns, and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a serious electrocution, shock, burn, and fire hazard with a reported injury (lacerations) from an exploding nightlight, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products is recalling approximately 12,000 Trisonic Nightlights. The recalled products have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face and a label on the back reading "Trisonic, 4W/120V custom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431." The nightlights were sold at dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States between April 2001 and March 2003 for about $1 each.

The nightlights pose a serious hazard of electrocution, electric shock, burns, and fire. Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, which resulted in laceration injuries to a consumer.

Consumers should mail the nightlight to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage. Consumers can also call Trisonic at (800) 661-7146 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Trisonic Nightlights
Manufacturer
Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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