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CPSC, Flora-Lite Co. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets

Reported: December 20, 2001 Initiated: December 20, 2001 #02076

Product Description

The "Rice Lights" are 22 feet long with 140 non-replaceable miniature lights on each string. They have multicolor bulbs with green wire, clear bulbs with white wire, or clear bulbs with green wire. The fused plug reads "TING SHEN," and "TS-20." The lights have a push-button control box that allows for eight different lighting effects, including "CHASING FLASH," SLOW FADE" and STEADY ON." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a green box that includes the writing, "Rice Lights," "Flora-Lite Co., Clearwater, FL" and "Made in China."

Reason for Recall

The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled light sets immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 7,500
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Flora-Lite-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Light-Sets

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The "Rice Lights" are 22 feet long with 140 non-replaceable miniature lights on each string. They have multicolor bulbs with green wire, clear bulbs with white wire, or clear bulbs with green wire. The fused plug reads "TING SHEN," and "TS-20." The lights have a push-button control box that allows for eight different lighting effects, including "CHASING FLASH," SLOW FADE" and STEADY ON." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a green box that includes the writing, "Rice Lights," "Flora-Lite Co., Clearwater, FL" and "Made in China.". Units affected: About 7,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these recalled light sets immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02076.

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