February
26, 2001
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. Dura Kleen is not aware of any injuries associated with
these nightlights.
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.