CPSC, Flora-Lite Co. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-12-20). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 7,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02076 |
| Published | 2001-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-13 |
| Product category | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products | Rice Lights Christmas lights |
| Firm named in the title | Flora-Lite Co. |
| Firms | Flora-Lite Co., of Clearwater, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty garden stores nationwide sold these Christmas light sets, from June 2001 through December 2001, for about $20. |
Description
The "Rice Lights" are 22 feet long with 140 non-replaceable miniature lights on each string. They have multicolor bulbs with green wire, clear bulbs with white wire, or clear bulbs with green wire. The fused plug reads "TING SHEN," and "TS-20." The lights have a push-button control box that allows for eight different lighting effects, including "CHASING FLASH," SLOW FADE" and STEADY ON." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a green box that includes the writing, "Rice Lights," "Flora-Lite Co., Clearwater, FL" and "Made in China."
Hazard
The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled light sets immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Flora-Lite Co. are not aware of any injuries or incidents associated with these Christmas lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries.
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