CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights
CPSC recall 03141 · announced June 5, 2003 · Trisonic/eastern America Trio Products · 12,000 units affected
The product
The recalled nightlights have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face. A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120V custom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431."
The hazard
The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.
Sold at: Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States, between April 2001 and March 2003, for about $1.
Consumer contact: Call Trisonic at (800) 661-7146 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.