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CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC and Carlisle Co. Announce Recall of Snake Lights

Published: October 31, 2002Recall ID: 03028Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled lights were made in China and have the model number 8311, which can be found on the package. The blue, red, green, or multi-colored lights are about 17 inches in height and have a curved colored piece of glass (the bulb) that inserts into a black base. When the snake light is turned on it gives off the appearance of "lightning" running through the lamp and into the bulb. "Snake Light" is written on the bottom of the light.

Affected Products

Snake Lights

Additional Source Details

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TitleCPSC and Carlisle Co. Announce Recall of Snake Lights
Hazards › NameThe circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameThe Carlisle Co. has received one report of the plastic base melting, though no injuries have been reported.
Products › NameSnake Lights
Products › TypeLights & Accessories
Products › Category I D2029
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 5,000
Recall I D2311
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using these lights immediately, unplug them, and return them to any Chuck E. Cheese restaurant for a replacement prize of the same value.
Importers › NameThe Carlisle Co. Inc., of Carson City, Nev.
Retailers › NameChuck E. Cheese's restaurants nationwide provided the lights as a redemption prize, from July 2002 through September 2002.
Recall Date2002-10-31T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled lights were made in China and have the model number 8311, which can be found on the package. The blue, red, green, or multi-colored lights are about 17 inches in height and have a curved colored piece of glass (the bulb) that inserts into a black base. When the snake light is turned on it gives off the appearance of "lightning" running through the lamp and into the bulb. "Snake Light" is written on the bottom of the light.
Recall Number03028
Consumer ContactConsumers can call the Carlisle Co. at (800) 233-3931 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date2025-05-02T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina