NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2006 Release #06-067 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets
Units: About 861,000 sets
Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E182191. There is no UL number written on the chasing light set.
Sold at: Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count blue set; $2 for the 100-count multi-color set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer 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
