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Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
Recalled March 4, 2009 · CPSC recall 09140 · Holiday
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.
Units
About 52,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.
Product
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
Distributed by
Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J.
Retailers
Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →