2012-03-02

AmerTac Recalls Three LED Night Lights Caused by Fire and Burn Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has partnered with AmerTac to recall three AmerTac night lights due to the fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: LED Night Light Units: About 227,000 Importer: American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J. Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and b...
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