Consumer Recalls: Night Lights + Cabinet Swing Locks

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Forever-Glo Cylinder Nite Lites

American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of Forever-Glo Cylinder Nite Lites because an electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.  The recalled Forever-Glo Nite Lite is cylinder shaped with a white base and clear top that plugs into the wall.  Only model number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall.  The number and code are printed on the back of the night light.  The affected items were sold in hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2009 through September 2010 for about $5.

Consumers should remove the lights from the wall socket and contact AmerTac for instructions on receiving a full refund.  AmerTac can be contacted by phone 800-420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or by visiting their website.

American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks

The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks with item number Y7181 have been voluntarily recalled because the installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.  The recalled locks were sold at Toys R Us, Babies R Us and other retail stores nationwide and on the internet from September 2008 through September 2010 for about $4 /pair.

Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product.  You can contact The First Years by phone at 866-725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.