CPSC Recall in 2012: LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12124

Date: February 29, 2012

Product Name: LED Night Light

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, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 227,000

Incidents:

AmerTac has received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and charring. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.

Manufactured In:

China