CPSC recall · Reported December 21, 2000
Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both….
Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co. was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 21, 2000. Reason: The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric sho…. Remedy: Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full…. Verify recall #01060c with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric sho….
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- agency class
- December 21, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01060c with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both light sets come in various colors that are steady burning or flashing. The musical lights play eight melodies. The white box reads in part, "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA." Stars are on the box.
Reason for recall
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01060c |
| Date reported | December 21, 2000 |
| Date initiated | December 21, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 2,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (01060c) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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