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CPSCRecalled Dec 13, 2001 · #02065

CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets

Hazard

These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.

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Description

These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER."

Product details

Product
Miniature Christmas lights
Type
Lights (Seasonal)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Discount and dollar stores in New York and New Jersey sold these Christmas lights, from October 2000 through November 2001, for about $1.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the Christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

View the official CPSC notice