Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-253 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 22, 2012
- Brand
- Energizer
- Category
- Lighting and electrical
- Products
- Energizer Rotating Night Lights
- Hazard
- Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 260,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 13, 2016
What was recalled
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).
Is my product affected?
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- Energizer Rotating Night Lights · About 260,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide from February 2010 through July 2012 for about $6.; Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China; Energizer, of St. Louis, Mo..
Injuries or incidents reported
Energizer has received nine reports of the night lights overheating, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
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
Recall history and context
Energizer appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Energizer Rotating Night Lights (About 260,000 units). This recall involves Energizer LED rotating night lights.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 13, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.