FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2001
Release # 01-093
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Dura Kleen (USA) Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y., is
voluntarily recalling about 459,000 nightlights. The nightlights'
electrical connections are loose, they are made from flammable plastic
and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire
hazards to consumers.
CPSC and Dura Kleen are not aware of any injuries associated with
these nightlights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the
possibility of injury.
The nightlights consist of a small light fixture that uses a 5-
watt bulb that plugs into a wall electrical outlet. The light bulb white
bases are imprinted with "Made in China for Dura Kleen USA Inc." The
night lights have different colored shades, including purple, green,
yellow and red, with different designs. Other lights have opaque
decorative shades molded in the form of religious figures.
Discount stores nationwide sold the nightlights from March 1999
through August 2000 for about $1.
Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them
to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call
CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
