CPSC recall 02-084, announced January 16, 2002, covers Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light (156,000 units). The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers. Consumers should stop using these lights immediately; if the nightlights are plugged in, turn off the power and remove them from the wall socket. Recall contact: call (800) 391-4555.
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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.
Check 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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
GN1. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
the back of the lights
andthe back of the nightlights
(the notice’s words)- Where sold
- True Value, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $4
Why it was recalled
The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Intermatic has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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 to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- 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.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Intermatic
- Product type
- Night lights
- Recall number
- 02-084
- Units
- 156,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- 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.
- Importer
- Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.
Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 night light recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 156,000 units: the 9th-largest of 23 night light recalls that state a unit count. The median is 123,000 units.
- Hazards
- Burn: named in 9 of 26 night light recalls. Electric shock: named in 14 of 26 night light recalls.
- Brand history
- Intermatic is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 1979 to 2002. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Intermatic Temperature Tender automatic temperature setback controls (79-040, Aug 1979).
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call Intermatic at (800) 391-4555 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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