CPSCGeneral Alert
Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.
Published: December 21, 2000Recall ID: 01060cCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both light sets come in various colors that are steady burning or flashing. The musical lights play eight melodies. The white box reads in part, "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA." Stars are on the box.
Affected Products
Musical and miniature Christmas lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Christmas-Lights-Recalled-by-Pioneer-Paper-Co |
| Title | Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co. |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70195/01060c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled musical and miniature Christmas lights |
| Hazards › Name | The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Musical and miniature Christmas lights |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,600 |
| Recall I D | 6791 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Pioneer Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York, from September 2000 to December 2000, for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2000-12-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both light sets come in various colors that are steady burning or flashing. The musical lights play eight melodies. The white box reads in part, "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA." Stars are on the box. |
| Recall Number | 01060c |
| Consumer Contact | Call Pioneer Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |