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UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Night Light

NORTHBROOK, Ill., - April 24, 2006 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers and retailers that a nightlight manufactured for Salamander Graphix may pose a risk of electric shock. The nightlight has a UL Listing Mark for the United States and Canada.

Name of Product: Salamander Graphix Sparkle Night Light, Cat. No. 5500.

Units: Unknown quantity

Manufacturer: Polon Electronics Company, Ltd.

Date of Manufacture: March and April 2004. Units manufactured after April 2004 are not included in this notice.

Hazard: The nightlight may leak liquid into live parts of the nightlight or into the receptacle into which it is plugged. This poses a risk of electric shock.

Identification: On the Product: The nightlight contains colored liquid and sparkling materials. The plug has a holographic UL Listing Mark with the description "Listed Nightlight 45WT." The bottom of the plug has the company name, "Salamander Graphic Inc." The following markings are molded to the plastic enclosure of the plug, around the blades:

"WL, E203710
LP-01
TYPEC
120VAC, 60Hz, MAX4W
MADE IN CHINA."

Identification: On the Packaging: The front of the packaging is marked "Cat. 5500"' "Sparkle Night Light." The back of the packaging is marked with the UL Listing Mark for the United States and Canada and the description "The Space Age Marvel Sparkle night light. A soft glow and sparkles in motion create a restful soothing effect!"

What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using the product, identified above and manufactured between March and April 2004, immediately and contact Salamander Graphix.

Consumer Contact: Salamander Graphix, 10 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076, phone 831-763-0272, ext. 100 or http://www.salamandergraphix.com.

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