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CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets

Reported: December 13, 2001 Initiated: December 13, 2001 #02065

Product Description

These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER."

Reason for Recall

These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 9,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Winstar-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Light-Sets

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER.". Recalled by Winstar International Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.. Units affected: About 9,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the Christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02065.

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