January
16, 2002
Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill., is voluntarily
recalling about 156,000 electroluminescent nightlights. The nightlights can
short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.
Intermatic has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled Electroluminescent
Night Lights have model numbers GN172 and GN165, which are molded on the back
of the lights. The model GN172 lights are gray in color and are about 1 1/2
inches square by 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. The model
GN165 lights are gray in color and are about 4-3/8 inches in height, 1-5/8
inches wide and 1/4 inch thick with two metal electrical prongs. Also molded on
the back of the nightlights are the words, "Intermatic Inc." and
"Made in Taiwan." Hardware stores and electrical distributors
nationwide, including True Value Hardware Stores, sold these nightlights
between January 1999 and December 2001 for about $4.
Consumers should stop using these lights immediately; if the nightlights are
plugged in, turn off the power, and remove them from the wall socket. Consumers
should return the nightlights to the store where they were purchased for a full
refund or mail the lights to Intermatic Inc. at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove,
IL 60081, Attn: Larry Kubisiak for a full refund or a replacement nightlight of
equal value. Intermatic will also send consumers $2 for shipping and handling.
For more information, consumers can call Intermatic at (800) 391-4555 between 8
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.