Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
USFamily Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.
Affected Products
200 Mini Lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Decorative-Light-Sets-Due-To-Fire-and-Electrical-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12222.12222a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12222.12222b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk. |
| Injuries › Name | There were three reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported. |
| Products › Name | 200 Mini Lights |
| Products › Type | Christmas Tree Lights |
| Products › Category I D | 67816 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 280,000 |
| Recall I D | 1091 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Matthews, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8. |
| Recall Date | 2012-07-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 049696720465 |
| Recall Number | 12222 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com in the Help section. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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