CPSC recall 12-124, announced March 1, 2012, covers LED Night Light (about 227,000 units). An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 25 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights, remove them from the wall sockets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 420-7511, or go to www.recall-center.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.
Affected model numbers
The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging.
Which products are included?
Three AmerTac night lights are being recalled. Each has a model name and two model numbers. The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging. The basic model number appears on the back of the night light. The night lights are rectangular, about 2-3/16 inches high, 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches deep. The front housings for each are either white- or nickel-colored plastic with four horizontal vents and a round light sensor above the top vent. The backs of the night lights are gray plastic with the AmerTac™ logo, the basic model number, "SY" identification code and "ETL" molded into them. Only models bearing "SY" on the back are being recalled. The following night lights are being recalled: Model Name on Packaging Model Number on Packaging Model Number on Night Light Amerelle 71190 71190 or 71190A Amertac 327895 Everyday Basics 076092
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the back of the night light
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2009 through October 2010
- Price paid
- $6
Why it was recalled
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
AmerTac has received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and charring. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights, remove them from the wall sockets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 420-7511, or go to www.recall-center.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
- 12-124
- Units
- About 227,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.
- Importer
- American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
LED Night Light
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
- 227,000 units: the 8th-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 most recent. The one before: LED Night Lights (11-123, Feb 2011). 3 of them are night light recalls.
- Time on sale
- 20 months. Recalled 17 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.recall-center.com orwww.amertac.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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