Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-01-23). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. Models: CT-028. About 27,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01071b |
| Published | 2001-01-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-15 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Rope Lights |
| Firm named in the title | CO2UCH |
| Firms | CO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 27,300 |
| Model numbers | CT-028 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Gift stores and catalogs sold the lights nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for between $20 and $24. The lights also were given as prizes by fundraising organizations during this period. |
Description
Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box has the following identifying information imprinted on one side: "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA"
Hazard
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
CO2UCH has received six reports of the controller sparking. One consumer received an electrical burn that blistered the skin.
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