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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 7, 2014Serious
Christmas Lights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The light string can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Christmas lights and return them to any Pepe Ganga store for a full refund.
Who to contact: Pepe Ganga Corp. toll-free at (855) 751-4532 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. AST (Atlantic Standard Time, Tiempo Estándar del Atlántico) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at mail@pepegangapr.com.
The product
This recall involves 100-bulb musical Christmas multi-colored lights. The light sets twinkle as eight Christmas carols play. Model number 31411 is printed on the back of the package on the bottom right side of the UPC label. "100 Musical Lights" is printed on the front of the white cardboard packaging. The model number, voltage and "Made in China" are printed on a label affixed to the light string.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- February 7, 2014
- Brand
- Pepe Ganga Corp., of San Juan, PR
- Injuries reported
- None reported
31411
Pepe Ganga and Compra De To stores in Puerto Rico from December 2011 to October 2012 for about $8.
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: “Christmas Lights Recalled by Pepe Ganga Due to Fire and Shock Hazards”
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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