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Burn / ScaldJanuary 16, 2002CPSC #02084

CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights

Product
Lighting
Units affected
156,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

The recalled Electroluminescent Night Lights have model numbers GN172 and GN165, which are molded on the back of the lights. The model GN172 lights are gray in color and are about 1-1/2 inches square by 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. The model GN165 lights are gray in color and are about 4-3/8 inches in height, 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. Also molded on the back of the nightlights are the words, "Intermatic Inc." and "Made in Taiwan."

Hazard

The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.

Injuries

Intermatic has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, including True Value Hardware Stores, sold these nightlights, between January 1999 and December 200, for about $4.

Photos

Recalled Electroluminescent Night LightZoomed in Recalled Electroluminescent Night Light
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