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CPSCRecalled Jan 23, 2001 · #01071b

Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH

Hazard

The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.

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Description

Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box has the following identifying information imprinted on one side: "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA"

Product details

Product
Rope Lights
Type
Lights & Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Gift stores and catalogs sold the lights nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for between $20 and $24. The lights also were given as prizes by fundraising organizations during this period.
Made in
China

What you should do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

View the official CPSC notice