CPSC, Rich Pacific Ltd. Announce Recall of Christmas Lights

What was recalled

The recall involves sets of 100 lights in both traditional and icicle styles. The icicle lights have white wires and sockets, and no labeling on the light set. They are packaged in red boxes labeled, in part, "100 Icicle Lights," and "Manufactured to Previous Approved Specification." Printed on the back of the package is, in part, "Made in China for Pergament" and number "11181." The traditional string light sets have either clear or multicolored lights, green wiring and sockets, and no labeling on the light sets. They are packaged in red boxes labeled, in part, "100 Christmas Lights," "STRING-A-LIGHT," and "Manufactured to Previous Approved Specifications." Printed on the back of the packaging is written, in part, "Made in China for Pergament" and number "10040" or "10041." Pergament lights that have an Underwriters Laboratories' (UL) label are not part of this recall.

Where it was sold

• Pergament Home Center stores in New York sold these lights, from October 1999 through December 1999, for between $2 and $6.

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