CPSC, Rich Pacific Ltd. Announce Recall of Christmas Lights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1999-12-22). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00042 |
| Published | 1999-12-22 |
| Last updated | 1999-12-22 |
| Product category | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products | Rich Pacific miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights |
| Firm named in the title | Rich Pacific Ltd. |
| Firms | Rich Pacific Ltd., of Plainview, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Pergament Home Center stores in New York sold these lights, from October 1999 through December 1999, for between $2 and $6. |
Description
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.
Hazard
CPSC has found that these lights have undersized wires, that can pull out of the plugs and individual light sockets, posing shock or fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these lights and return them to the store where purchased, for store credit.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Rich Pacific have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these light sets.
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