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CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights
Recalled June 5, 2003 · CPSC recall 03141 · Trisonic
Hazard
The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage.
Units
12,000
Incidents / injuries
Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.
Description
The recalled nightlights have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face. A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120V custom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431."
What to do
Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage.
Contact
Call Trisonic at (800) 661-7146 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Trisonic Nightlights
Manufacturer(s)
Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y.
Retailers
Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States, between April 2001 and March 2003, for about $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →