CPSC recall 10-060, announced December 10, 2009, covers OSRAM SYLVANIA Products LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights (about 26,000 units). The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable nightlights and contact OSRAM SYLVANIA for a free replacement portable nightlight and a $5 coupon credit for OSRAM SYLVANIA products. Recall contact: call (877)-423-3772, or go to www.sylvania.com.
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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.
This recall involves LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ portable nightlights with model number 72174.
Which products are included?
This recall involves LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ portable nightlights with model number 72174. The product can also be used as an emergency light or a flashlight. The nightlight is shaped as a rocket ship and sits in a plastic recharging base that plugs into the wall. The model number and date codes "0808" or "0908" are printed on the label attached to the bottom cover of the recharging base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the label attached to the bottom cover of the recharging base
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2008 through November 2009
- Where sold
- The Home Depot and Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $15 to $20
Why it was recalled
The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the bottom of the recharging base breaking and consumers touching internal electrical components that resulted in minor electric shocks.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable nightlights and contact OSRAM SYLVANIA for a free replacement portable nightlight and a $5 coupon credit for OSRAM SYLVANIA products
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877)-423-3772, or go to www.sylvania.com.
- 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
- Product type
- Night lights
- Recall number
- 10-060
- Units
- About 26,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Home Depot, Stop & Shop, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Smarthome.com, and Sylvaniaonlinestore.com from October 2008 through November 2009 for between $15 and $20.
- Importer
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable 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
- 26,000 units: the 15th-largest of 23 night light recalls that state a unit count. The median is 123,000 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 14 of 26 night light recalls.
- Brand history
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Products is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2009. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Osram Sylvania Products 60-watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs (04-192, Aug 2004).
- Time on sale
- 14 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact OSRAM SYLVANIA at (877)-423-3772 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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