Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC recall 12253. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled night lights. Contact Energizer for instructions on returning the night lights for a $7 coupon towards the purchase of an Energizer product.
CPSC recall 12253 has the recall date 22 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop. The recall has about 260,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Night-Lights.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Energizer has received nine reports of the night lights overheating, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 260,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Energizer LED rotating night lights. The night lights are white and have an LED light inside an adjustable dome on top. The night lights measure about 2 inches wide by 2½ inches long. Model number "NLPLROT" and date codes between 0110 (for January 2010) through 0111 (for January 2011) are included in this recall. The model number is stamped onto the side of the night light. The date code is stamped in a circle on the back of the night light. The arrow points to the month of production (i.e. 12 = December) and the number positioned on either side of the arrow represents the year (i.e. "10" = 2010). |
| Product | Energizer Rotating Night Lights, About 260,000, Night-Lights |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide from February 2010 through July 2012 for about $6. |
| Manufacturer | Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop Co. Ltd, of China |
| Importer | Energizer |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 260,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Night-Lights
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Ningbo Sun-alps Industry Develop
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 12253The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12253. https://recallregister.com/product/1119-energizer-recalls-night-lights-due-to-burn-hazard-sold-exclusively-at/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12253 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Energizer has received nine reports of the night lights overheating, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide from February 2010 through July 2012 for about $6.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12253?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12253?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 260,000