CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights"
⚠️ The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- July 6, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- Sesame Street "Elmo Nightlights"
- Retailers
- Discount, drug, grocery and toy stores sold these nightlights, from July 1997 through March 2000, for between $5 and $6.
Additional details
The "Elmo Nitelight" shows the Sesame Street character Elmo, who is red, hanging onto a green lamp post set on a blue background. A moon and stars surround the light part of the lamp post, which illuminates when the light is plugged in. It measures 4.25 inches long by 2.75 inches wide and fits over the entire standard outlet coverplate. "Henson" and "the first years" are imprinted on the back of the nightlights. The cardboard packaging shows a picture of the Sesame Street character Big Bird, and includes the writing, "SESAME STREET" and "nitelight."
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should immediately remove the "Elmo Nitelights" from their sockets and throw them away. If wires are exposed, turn off the power before removing. Consumers should contact The First Years to receive a free replacement nightlight.
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