CPSC recall 12-253, announced August 22, 2012, covers Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Energizer Rotating Night Lights (about 260,000 units). The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Recall contact: call (800) 383-7323, or go to www.energizer.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.
Model number "NLPLROT" and date codes between 0110 (for January 2010) through 0111 (for January 2011) are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Energizer LED rotating night lights. The night lights are white and have an LED light inside an adjustable dome on top. The night lights measure about 2 inches wide by 2½ inches long. Model number "NLPLROT" and date codes between 0110 (for January 2010) through 0111 (for January 2011) are included in this recall. The model number is stamped onto the side of the night light. The date code is stamped in a circle on the back of the night light. The arrow points to the month of production (i.e. 12 = December) and the number positioned on either side of the arrow represents the year (i.e. "10" = 2010).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a circle on the back of the night light
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2010 through July 2012
- Where sold
- Target, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $6
Why it was recalled
The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Energizer has received nine reports of the night lights overheating, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Energizer for instructions on returning the night lights for a $7 coupon towards the purchase of an Energizer product.
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) 383-7323, or go to www.energizer.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
- Brand
- Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop
- Manufacturer
- Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China
- Product type
- Night lights
- Recall number
- 12-253
- Units
- About 260,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from February 2010 through July 2012 for about $6.
- Importer
- Energizer, of St. Louis, Mo.
Energizer Rotating 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
- 260,000 units: the 7th-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.
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Energizer at (800) 383-7323 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.energizer.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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