The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10353·Announced 2010-09-23

Molenaar Recalls Electroluminescent Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard

Molenaar LLC is recalling about 315,000 electroluminescent night lights because they can melt, posing a risk of fire or electric shock. 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 fire and electric shock, which are high-risk hazards, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Molenaar LLC of Willmar, Minn., is recalling about 315,000 electroluminescent night lights due to a fire and shock hazard. The recalled products include Model No. 2019, which is shaped like a house, and Model No. 2017, which is square-shaped with a rounded top. These night lights glow green when plugged into an electrical outlet and have "71980 U.S.A." molded into the back panel above the brass outlet prongs. The front of the night lights may feature the brand names or logos of various companies.

The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in a risk of possible electric shock or fire. The firm is aware of four incidents where the night lights melted, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled night lights were distributed free as promotional products by various companies between October 2001 and November 2009. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and throw them away. For additional information, consumers can contact Molenaar at (877) 719-4442 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.miline.com.

The recalled product

Product
Electroluminescent night lights
Manufacturer
Molenaar LLC of Willmar, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
315,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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