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Fire / OverheatingMarch 4, 2009CPSC #09140

Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Lighting
Units affected
52,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.

Hazard

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2.

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Recalled Holiday Lights
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