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Fire / OverheatingDecember 21, 2000CPSC #01060c

Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.

Brand
Unknown
Product
Lighting
Units affected
2,600
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both light sets come in various colors that are steady burning or flashing. The musical lights play eight melodies. The white box reads in part, "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA." Stars are on the box.

Hazard

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York, from September 2000 to December 2000, for about $6.

Photos

Recalled musical and miniature Christmas lights
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