Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire
Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Why was Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire recalled?
These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.Target.com
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
- Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets
- Company
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 861,000 sets
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count set; $2 for the 100-count set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.
- Recall date
- January 13, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. "Mini Light Set" or "Chasing Light Set" is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag.