Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
What was recalled
The light sets listed in the chart below are included in the recall: Bulb Color Wire Color Item # E # Retail 100 Count Indoor/Outdoor Super Bright Mini Light Set Multi Green CUL11001 E-214285 $2.47 Clear Green CUL11000 E-124315 $2.47 Clear White CUL1100A E-214285 $2.47 Red Green CUL11003 E-214285 $2.47 Blue Green CUL11004 E-214285 $2.47 Green White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Multi White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Blue White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Red White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Green Green CUL11005 E-214285 $2.47 50 Count Classic Colors Indoor Super Bright Mini Light Set Frost White Green CUL05200 E-124315 $2.99 Royal Purple Green CUL05203 E-124315 $2.99 Angelic Gold Green CUL05204 E-124315 $2.99 Pink Green CUL05205 E-124315 $2.99 Red/Green/White Green CUL05206 E-124315 $2.99 150 Count Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Style Net Light Set Multi Green CUL15519 E-214285 $6.99 Clear Green CUL15519 E-214285 $6.99 100 Count Outdoor/Indoor Miniature Trunk Net Light Set Clear Green CUL15530 E-214285 $5.99 Multi Green CUL15531 E-214285 $5.99 Red Green CUL15533 E-214285 $5.99 Green Green CUL15535 E-214285 $5.99 300 Count Indoor/Outdoor Hang-Straight Icicle Light Set Multi White CUL3003B E-214285 $9.99 Blue White CUL3003E E-214285 $9.99
Hazard
The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries
CPSC has received one report of a minor shock when a consumer touched a light string. Hobby Lobby has received one report of melting wires.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from June 2006 through early December 2006 for between $2.50 and $10.
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