The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06109·Announced 2006-03-08

AmerTac Forever-Glo Nite Lites Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

AmerTac is recalling Forever-Glo Nite Lites due to electrical short circuits that can cause overheating, smoking, or fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac) is recalling approximately 35,000 Forever-Glo Nite Lites, specifically model numbers 75001 and 75002 manufactured in April 2004 or later. These plug-in night lights, which resemble small picture frames, were sold at hardware stores, lighting showrooms, and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3 each. The units were manufactured in China.

The recall is prompted by reports of electrical short circuits that can cause the nite lites to overheat, smolder, melt, or catch fire. AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled units smoking, burning, melting, or charring. The company states that no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, consumers should turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket. Consumers can contact AmerTac at (800) 777-0802 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET Friday, for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.

The recalled product

Product
Forever-Glo Nite Lites™
Manufacturer
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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