CPSCMarch 4, 2009

Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution

Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

Why was Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution recalled?

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.

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
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
Company
Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J.
Quantity
About 52,000
Sold at
Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2.
Recall date
March 4, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.

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