Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH

The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consum…

Recall #: 01071b
Affected scope: About 27,300

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The CPSC recalled Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are….

Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 23, 2001. Reason: The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase,…. Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do no…. Verify recall #01071b with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase,….

None
agency class: January 23, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01071b 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.

Product description

Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box has the following identifying information imprinted on one side: "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA"

Reason for recall

The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01071b
Date reported	January 23, 2001
Date initiated	January 23, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 27,300
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

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 23, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01071b.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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