CPSC Issues Recalls for Two Products Due to Potential Fire Hazard

For the month of March, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two important product recall alerts for consumers. Both of these defective items pose a fire hazard and therefore a burn injury risk to unsuspecting users. Information on the two recalled household items are below:

1. LED night light: Imported by American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc., this LED night light has an electrical short circuit which can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported, but the company has received 25 reports of the lights smoking, melting, and burning. The recall affects approximately 227,000 units. The model number on the defective night light is 71190 or 71190A, and possible brands name on the packaging include Amerelle, Amertac, or Everyday Basics. The product was sold from March 2009 to October 2010 for about $6 at hardware stores, lighting showrooms, and home centers. Consumers should contact the firm for a full refund by calling (800) 420-7511 or visiting www.recall-center.com.
2. Adjustable mattress base: In a recall that affects about 25,200 units, this adjustable mattress base manufactured by Leggett & Platt has an electrical component in the motor control board that can fail and short, causing overheating and a potential fire hazard. The recalled models are “Titanium,” “Gold,” and “Signature” by Leggett & Platt. Consumers should identify their potentially recalled item by looking at the remote control for the power foundation. The mattress base was sold for $1,700 to $2,200 from March of 2008 to October of 2011 at mattress retailers nationwide. For free in-home repair or a free modification kit, customers should contact Leggett at (855) 853-3539 or go to www.titaniumrecall.com.

A manufacturer has the responsibility to produce safe items for consumer use. Unfortunately, if an item has a dangerous defect, it is often not discovered until it is too late and an innocent customer has suffered an injury.

The product liability attorneys in Chattanooga of Massey & Associates, P.C. are dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers and obtaining compensation when a defective product has caused serious injuries. To see how our legal team can assist you, please call (423) 697-4529.