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CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of NightlightsWASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 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. Notice and Disclaimer: The information provided in these pages is preliminary and informational only. No liability is offered or assumed for inaccuracies in this information. Please check with the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission to confirm the completeness of all information provided. Privacy Policy: This website does not collect any personally identifiable information about its visitors. No cookies nor downloaded files are sent to our users. If you have any questions or you wish to contact us about this site- please email us at the email address found on our sponsor's website. Copyright © 2005-2019: by Accident Lawyer Hawaii - Construction Accident Lawyer Honolulu HI William H. Lawson Please support our sponsors. The information on these pages is primarily brought to you by the following sponsors: Automotive Safety Recalls - Unsafe Vehicles and Auto Parts - Hawaii Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer - SCI Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Elevator Accident Lawyer - Escalator Accident Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Truck Accident Attorney - Bus Accident Lawyer Honolulu - Hawaii Drowning Lawyer - Diving and Swimming Pool Accident Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Brain Injury Lawyer - Hawaii - Brain Injury Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Wrongful Death Lawyer - Hawaii - Wrongful Death Attorney Honolulu - Hawaii Motorcycle Accident Attorney - Motorbike Accident Lawyer Hawaii - Hawaii Drunk Driver Personal Injury Lawyer - Drugs, Texting and Drunk Driving - Hawaii Accident Investigation - Hawaii Claim Investigator |