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Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockDec 21, 2000
Recalled musical and miniature Christmas lights
Recalled musical and miniature Christmas lights

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

Hazard

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both light sets come in various colors that are steady burning or flashing. The musical lights play eight melodies. The white box reads in part, "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA." Stars are on the box.

Sold on

The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York, from September 2000 to December 2000, for about $6.

Contact the company

Call Pioneer Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.

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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