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Product recall · CPSCDecember 7, 2023Serious
Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet, presenting burn and fire hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled string lights and contact DM Merchandising for a full refund and information on how to take part in this recall. DM Merchandising is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: DM Merchandising at 800-548-6784 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@dmmerch.com; or online at https://247dm.com/globalassets/episerver-forms/0923-recall_string-lights.pdf or https://247dm.com and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information.
The product
This recall involves Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights. The recalled lights are a nine-foot strand of 20 LED clear bulbs with white light, for use with batteries and/or USB input. They were sold in three different packages: Everyday (SKU: BHSTL24) Christmas (SKU: XSTL24) and Halloween (SKU: HSTL24) The SKU number can be found on the back of the packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 34,600
- Recall date
- December 7, 2023
- Brand
- SLIS, of China, DM Merchandising Inc., of Elmhurst, Illinois
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the recalled string lights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
BHSTL24XSTL24HSTL24
Gift stores and boutiques nationwide and online from August 2023 through September 2023 for between $10 and $13.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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