Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-25). Hazards: fire, burn. About 13,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09165 |
| Published | 2009-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products | Fresh Décor 10-Count LED Star String Lights |
| Firm named in the title | Four Star Group USA |
| Firms | Four Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Pak'n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7. |
Description
The recalled holiday lights are a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. "Fresh Décor" is printed on the front of the product's packaging; the UPC (#7989390761) is printed on the back, below the bar code.
Hazard
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
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