CPSC recall 11-123, announced February 9, 2011, covers LED Night Lights (about 261,000 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 fire. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from the wall. 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.
All three models have KML, ETL, the AmerTac™ logo and the model number molded on the back of the night lights' plastic housing.
Which products are included?
Three night light models are being recalled: model numbers 71193, 71194 and 327879. Only those with KML molded on the back are being recalled. All three models have KML, ETL, the AmerTac™ logo and the model number molded on the back of the night lights' plastic housing. Model number 71193 is a square shaped, white plastic unit with a flat translucent square window on the front and a button for changing the screen color. Model 71194 and 327879 resemble a computer mouse with white plastic housing and inset translucent windows on the front and sides.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the back of the night lights' plastic housing
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2009 through January 2011
- Price paid
- $7
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 fire.
Incidents and injuries
AmerTac has received 18 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring, including three reports of minor property damage and one of a minor burn injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from the wall. 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
- 11-123
- Units
- About 261,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from March 2009 through January 2011 for about $7.
- Importer
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
LED Night Lights
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
- 261,000 units: the 6th-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 2nd. The one before: Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites (11-057, Dec 2010). 3 of them are night light recalls.
- Time on sale
- 23 months. Recalled 1 month 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.recallcenter.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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