Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
USRope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box has the following identifying information imprinted on one side: "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA"
Affected Products
Rope Lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Rope-Lights-Recalled-by-CO2UCH |
| Title | Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70314/01071b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled rope lights |
| Hazards › Name | The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CO2UCH has received six reports of the controller sparking. One consumer received an electrical burn that blistered the skin. |
| Products › Name | Rope Lights |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 27,300 |
| Recall I D | 6793 |
| Remedies › Name | Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Importers › Name | CO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Gift stores and catalogs sold the lights nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for between $20 and $24. The lights also were given as prizes by fundraising organizations during this period. |
| Recall Date | 2001-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box has the following identifying information imprinted on one side: "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA" |
| Recall Number | 01071b |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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