Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
CPSC recall 06109. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.
CPSC recall 06109 has the recall date 8 Mar 2006. The notice names the firm American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac). The recall has about 35 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 4 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 35 |
| Description | The recalled "Forever-Glo Nite Lites™" look like small picture frames that plug into the wall. Only model numbers 75001 or 75002 with a manufacture date of April 2004 or later are included in this recall. Model 75001 is white or bronze-colored and has molded scroll-work around the front of the nite lite. "Model 75001" is printed on the back of the nite lite. Model 75002 is silver-colored and has a punched tin frame. "Model C8A5" is printed on the back. Both nite lite models measure about 3 inches by 3 inches and are about ¼ inch thick. "AmerTac™" and a circle with the month and year of manufacture are indicated on the back of the nite lites. |
| Product | Forever-Glo Nite Lites™, About 35.000, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3. |
| Manufacturer | American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 35Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 37%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac)
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2012 | LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 9 Feb 2011 | AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard |
| 2 Dec 2010 | AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06109The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 06109. https://recallregister.com/product/3225-fire-and-burn-hazards-prompt-nite-lite-recall/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06109 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06109?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 35.000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China