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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2000-07-06

CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights"

Is my product affected?

Sesame Street "Elmo Nightlights"

  • Brand The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The First Years Inc. is recalling "Elmo Nitelights" because the faceplate can break off, exposing internal wiring that poses shock and electrocution hazards. The nightlight features the red character Elmo from Sesame Street hanging onto a green lamp post on a blue background, with a moon and stars around the illuminated portion. It measures 4.25 inches long by 2.75 inches wide and fits over a standard outlet coverplate. The product has "Henson" and "the first years" printed on the back, and comes in packaging showing Big Bird with "SESAME STREET" and "nitelight" written on it.

According to the recall record, consumers should immediately remove the nightlights from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, consumers should turn off the power before removing the product. Consumers should then contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, turn off the power before removing. Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight.

Details from the source

The "Elmo Nitelight" shows the Sesame Street character Elmo, who is red, hanging onto a green lamp post set on a blue background. A moon and stars surround the light part of the lamp post, which illuminates when the light is plugged in. It measures 4.25 inches long by 2.75 inches wide and fits over the entire standard outlet coverplate. "Henson" and "the first years" are imprinted on the back of the nightlights. The cardboard packaging shows a picture of the Sesame Street character Big Bird, and includes the writing, "SESAME STREET" and "nitelight."

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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