CPSCDecember 21, 2000

Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co

Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.

Why was Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: 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 to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Musical and miniature Christmas lights
Company
Pioneer Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Quantity
About 2,600
Sold at
The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York, from September 2000 to December 2000, for about $6.
Recall date
December 21, 2000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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