CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets
Published: December 13, 2001Recall ID: 02065Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.
Product Description & Identification
These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER."
Affected Products
Miniature Christmas lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Winstar-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Light-Sets |
| Title | CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mini-lights.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Christmas lights |
| Hazards › Name | These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Winstar are not aware of any injuries or incidents associated with these Christmas lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries. |
| Products › Name | Miniature Christmas lights |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,000 |
| Recall I D | 2064 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the Christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount and dollar stores in New York and New Jersey sold these Christmas lights, from October 2000 through November 2001, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2001-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER." |
| Distributors › Name | Winstar International Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 02065 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should contact Winstar International Inc. collect at (718) 768-5172 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-08T00:00:00 |