CPSCGeneral Alert
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Sh...
Published: July 12, 2012Recall ID: 12222Category: generalCountry: US
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 |