Target Night Light Recall Issued Due To Fire Hazard

More than 140,000 night lights sold exclusively at Target stores have been recalled following reports of the batteries overheating, including at least one incident that resulted in a fire. 

The Target Circo Night Light recall was announced by the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on July 21, following at least two complaints that suggest the light’s battery may overheat and melt the plastic, posing a potential fire hazard.

While no injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled night nights, at least one fire started from the product, which caused property damage to the outlet, wall and nearby dresser.

The night light recall includes 143,000 Circo AC equipped, battery powered night lights sold exclusively at Target stores and online.

The recalled lights were sold in a variety of shapes and colors including a pink Hedgehog with model number 060-02-1397, blue Bird with model number number 060-021398, yellow Rocket with model number 060-02-1399, orange Dino Eggs with model number 060-02-1400, a white Soccer Ball with model number 060-021401, and a green Shark with model number 060-02-1402. The lights vary in size and all model numbers can be located on the label on the bottom side of the night lights.

The night lights were manufactured in China under Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minnesota where they were sold exclusively at Target stores and at Target.com from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $15.

Consumers are being asked to unplug and stop using the recalled night lights immediately and contact Target at 800-440-0680 or visit them online at target.com and navigate to the “Help” section and then click on the “Product Recalls” for information on how to return the recalled night lights to any Target store for a full refund.