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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-01-16

CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights

Is my product affected?

Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light

  • Brand Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.

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

What happened

Intermatic Inc. is recalling Electroluminescent Night Lights with model numbers GN172 and GN165 because they can short-circuit, creating shock and burn hazards. The GN172 model is gray, approximately 1-1/2 inches square by 1/4 inch thick with two metal prongs, while the GN165 model is gray, approximately 4-3/8 inches tall, 1-5/8 inches wide, and 1/4 inch thick with two metal prongs. Both models have "Intermatic Inc." and "Made in Taiwan" molded on the back.

Consumers with these nightlights should stop using them immediately, turn off the power, and remove them from the wall socket. The lights can be returned to the store of purchase for a full refund, or consumers can mail them to Intermatic Inc. at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081, Attn: Larry Kubisiak, for either a full refund or a replacement nightlight of equal value. Intermatic will provide consumers with $2 for shipping and handling.

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

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these lights immediately; if the nightlights are plugged in, turn off the power and remove them from the wall socket. Consumers should return the nightlights to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or mail the lights to Intermatic Inc. at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081, Attn: Larry Kubisiak, for a full refund or a replacement nightlight of equal value. Intermatic will also send consumers $2 for shipping and handling.

Details from the source

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."

Source

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

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