CPSC recall 03-141, announced June 5, 2003, covers Trisonic Nightlights (12,000 units). The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers. Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Recall contact: call (800) 661-7146.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120V custom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431."
Which products are included?
The recalled nightlights have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face. A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120V custom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label on the back of the nightlight
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- April 2001 through March 2003
- Price paid
- $1
Why it was recalled
The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.
Official remedy
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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 661-7146.
- 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
- Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products
- Manufacturer
- Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y.
- Product type
- Night lights
- Recall number
- 03-141
- Units
- 12,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States, between April 2001 and March 2003, for about $1.
Trisonic Nightlights
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
- 12,000 units: the 16th-largest of 23 night light recalls that state a unit count. The median is 123,000 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 15 of 26 night light recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 9 of 26 night light recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Trisonic at (800) 661-7146 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET 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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