CPSC Recall in 2011: AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-123

Date: February 08, 2011

Product Name: LED Night Lights

Recall Description:

 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 261,000

Incidents:

AmerTac has received 18 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring, including three reports of minor property damage and one of a minor burn injury.

Sold At:

Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7.

Manufactured In:

China