Recall 02-084, published January 16, 2002
Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
GN165Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: GN172, GN165.
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.
Official remedy
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.
What should I do if I have GN165?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with GN165.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 391-4555.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Intermatic
- Recall published
- January 16, 2002
- Category
- Lighting & Ceiling Fans
- Units
- 156,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, including True Value Hardware Stores, sold these nightlights, between January 1999 and December 200, for about $4.
