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Fire / OverheatingJuly 24, 2013CPSC #13743

Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Product
Lighting
Units affected
29,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label.

Hazard

The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Big Lots stores nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $10.

Photos

Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece setLocation of model number and UPC for the Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set
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