The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11057·Announced 2010-12-02

AmerTac Recalls Forever-Glo Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

AmerTac is recalling Forever-Glo Cylinder Nite Lites because an electrical short circuit can cause the unit to overheat, smolder, or melt, posing a fire and burn risk.

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 fire and burn hazard with nine reports of smoking, burning, melting, or charring, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac) is recalling about 272,000 Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites. The recalled night lights are cylinder-shaped with a white base and clear top that plug into the wall. Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall. The model number and manufacturer code are printed on the back of the night light. The light measures about 4 inches in height by 1-1/2 inches wide and is about 1 inch deep.

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in a fire. AmerTac has received nine reports of the recalled night lights smoking, burning, melting, and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled night lights were sold at hardware stores, lighting showrooms, and home centers nationwide from May 2009 through September 2010 for about $5. Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, remove the light from the wall socket. Consumers can contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.amertac.com or www.recall-center.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites
Manufacturer
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
272,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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