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Fire / OverheatingDecember 20, 2001CPSC #02076

CPSC, Flora-Lite Co. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets

Product
Lighting
Units affected
7,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The "Rice Lights" are 22 feet long with 140 non-replaceable miniature lights on each string. They have multicolor bulbs with green wire, clear bulbs with white wire, or clear bulbs with green wire. The fused plug reads "TING SHEN," and "TS-20." The lights have a push-button control box that allows for eight different lighting effects, including "CHASING FLASH," SLOW FADE" and STEADY ON." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a green box that includes the writing, "Rice Lights," "Flora-Lite Co., Clearwater, FL" and "Made in China."

Hazard

The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard.

Injuries

CPSC and Flora-Lite Co. are not aware of any injuries or incidents associated with these Christmas lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Specialty garden stores nationwide sold these Christmas light sets, from June 2001 through December 2001, for about $20.

Photos

Recalled "Rice Lights" Christmas lights
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