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Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockSold on TargetJan 13, 2006
Recalled Holiday Lights
Recalled Holiday Lights

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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