CPSCGeneral Alert
Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire H...
Published: March 4, 2009Recall ID: 09140Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.
Affected Products
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Holiday-Lights-Recalled-by-Universal-Distribution-Center-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e611e167478d432c9b784baeb899e0c9.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Holiday Lights |
| Hazards › Name | The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 52,000 |
| Recall I D | 5147 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code. |
| Distributors › Name | Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J. |
| Recall Number | 09140 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |