CPSC recall 11-057, announced December 2, 2010, covers Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites (about 272,000 units). An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 420-7511, or go to www.amertac.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.
Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall.
Which products are included?
The recalled Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lite is a cylinder shaped night light with a white base and clear top that plugs into the wall. Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall. The model number and manufacturer code are printed on the back of the night light. The light measures about 4 inches in height by 1- 1/2 inches wide and is about 1 inch deep.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the back of the night light
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- May 2009 through September 2010
- Price paid
- $5
Why it was recalled
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
Incidents and injuries
AmerTac has received nine reports of the recalled night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, remove the light from the wall socket. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
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 (800) 420-7511, or go to www.amertac.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- 11-057
- Units
- About 272,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2009 through September 2010 for about $5.
- Importer
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites
CPSC product type: Night-Lights
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 night light recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 272,000 units: the 5th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 12 of 26 night light recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac) is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2010 to 2012. This recall is the earliest. 3 of them are night light recalls.
- Time on sale
- 17 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.amertac.com or www.recall-center.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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