CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 Nightlights. The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Trisonic NightlightsUnits: 12,000Manufacturer: Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y.Hazard: The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.Description: The recalled nightlights have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face. A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120Vcustom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431."Sold at: Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States between April 2001 through March 2003 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage.Consumer Contact: Call Trisonic at (800) 661-7146 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Michael Harap, (718) 886-8990
The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
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Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.
Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States between April 2001 through March 2003 for about $1.
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