CPSC recall · Reported April 18, 2001
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the rope lights to remain energized. This poses a potential el…
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc., of Monsey, N.y. recalled Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The on/off swi….
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights was recalled by American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc., of Monsey, N.y. in April 18, 2001. Reason: If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord coul…. Remedy: Consumers should not install the power switch supplied with the Westek rope lights. If th…. Verify recall #01127b with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc., of Monsey, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord coul….
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- April 18, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01127b 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.
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Product description
Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The on/off switches for the rope lights were included as an optional accessory for consumers to attach to the power cords. They consist of a rectangular white plastic box about 1 inch long. The box contains a wheel-type switch through the middle that rotates to turn the power on and off. The Westek "Rope Lighting Kits," which can be identified by the words "Westek" written on the plastic tube of the rope lights, were sold in 9-foot and 18-foot lengths in clear red, yellow, green, blue, and orange. The switches also were included in Westek "Power Cord Kits" designed for use with bulk rope lights.
Reason for recall
If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the rope lights to remain energized. This poses a potential electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not install the power switch supplied with the Westek rope lights. If the switch is already installed, stop using the lights immediately and unplug them. Consumers that have rope lights with on/off switches installed should call American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. to receive a free replacement power cord.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01127b |
| Date reported | April 18, 2001 |
| Date initiated | April 18, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc., of Monsey, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 270,000 |
| 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
Consumers should not install the power switch supplied with the Westek rope lights. If the switch is already installed, stop usin…
- Check the recall number (01127b) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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