Family Dollar Stores Decorative Light Sets recall: Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
Why was Family Dollar Stores Decorative Light Sets recalled?
The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com in the Help section.
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: 049696720465
- Product
- 200 Mini Lights
- Company
- Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 280,000
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8.
- Recall date
- July 12, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- There were three reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.