CPSCMarch 25, 2009

Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to

Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores

Why was Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to recalled?

Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a 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 any Safeway store for a full refund. 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.

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 7989390761

Product
Fresh Décor 10-Count LED Star String Lights
Company
Four Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
Quantity
About 13,000
Sold at
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.
Recall date
March 25, 2009
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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