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Product recall · CPSCMarch 25, 2009Serious
Holiday Lights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- March 25, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Four Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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: “Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores”
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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