Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-04). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 52,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09140 |
| Published | 2009-03-04 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products | Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights |
| Firm named in the title | Universal Distribution Center |
| Firms | Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 52,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2. |
Description
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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