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Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores

U.S. CPSCFireMar 25, 2009
Recalled String Lights
Recalled String Lights

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Hazard

Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled holiday lights are a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. "Fresh Décor" is printed on the front of the product's packaging; the UPC (#7989390761) is printed on the back, below the bar code.

Sold on

Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Pak'n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Safeway toll-free at (877) 723-3929 (877-SAFEWAY) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.

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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