CPSCGeneral Alert
Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Published: January 13, 2006Recall ID: 06067Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. "Mini Light Set" or "Chasing Light Set" is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag.
Affected Products
Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Holiday-Lights-Recalled-by-Target-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3a1c9389f9d142c996204819b729903d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Holiday Lights |
| Hazards › Name | These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 861,000 sets |
| Recall I D | 3188 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count set; $2 for the 100-count set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set. |
| Recall Date | 2006-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. "Mini Light Set" or "Chasing Light Set" is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag. |
| Recall Number | 06067 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.Target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |