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CPSC recall · Reported December 14, 2006

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #
07055
Affected scope
About 2.3 million sets
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The CPSC recalled The light sets listed in the chart below are included in the recall: Bulb Color Wire Colo… - a moderate-severity action.

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 14, 2006. Reason: The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an elect…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the nearest Hobby L…. Verify recall #07055 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an elect….

Moderate
severity level
December 14, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07055 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #07055) was formally reported on December 14, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2.3 million sets.

The documented reason for this recall is: The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store to receive a Hobby Lobby exchange card. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2.3 million sets

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The light sets listed in the chart below are included in the recall: Bulb Color Wire Color Item # E # Retail 100 Count Indoor/Outdoor Super Bright Mini Light Set Multi Green CUL11001 E-214285 $2.47 Clear Green CUL11000 E-124315 $2.47 Clear White CUL1100A E-214285 $2.47 Red Green CUL11003 E-214285 $2.47 Blue Green CUL11004 E-214285 $2.47 Green White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Multi White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Blue White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Red White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Green Green CUL11005 E-214285 $2.47 50 Count Classic Colors Indoor Super Bright Mini Light Set Frost White Green CUL05200 E-124315 $2.99 Royal Purple Green CUL05203 E-124315 $2.99 Angelic Gold Green CUL05204 E-124315 $2.99 Pink Green CUL05205 E-124315 $2.99 Red/Green/White Green CUL05206 E-124315 $2.99 150 Count Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Style Net Light Set Multi Green CUL15519 E-214285 $6.99 Clear Green CUL15519 E-214285 $6.99 100 Count Outdoor/Indoor Miniature Trunk Net Light Set Clear Green CUL15530 E-214285 $5.99 Multi Green CUL15531 E-214285 $5.99 Red Green CUL15533 E-214285 $5.99 Green Green CUL15535 E-214285 $5.99 300 Count Indoor/Outdoor Hang-Straight Icicle Light Set Multi White CUL3003B E-214285 $9.99 Blue White CUL3003E E-214285 $9.99

Reason for recall

The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store to receive a Hobby Lobby exchange card.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 07055
Date reported December 14, 2006
Date initiated December 14, 2006
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 2.3 million sets
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 stop using the lights immediately and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store to receive a Hobby Lobby exch…

  • Check the recall number (07055) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The light sets listed in the chart below are included in the recall: Bulb Color Wire Color Item # E # Retail 100 Count Indoor/Outdoor Super Bright Mini Light Set Multi Green CUL11001 E-214285 $2.47 Clear Green CUL11000 E-124315 $2.47 Clear White CUL1100A E-214285 $2.47 Red Green CUL11003 E-214285 $2.47 Blue Green CUL11004 E-214285 $2.47 Green White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Multi White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Blue White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Red White CUL1100J E-214285 $2.47 Green Green CUL11005 E-214285 $2.47 50 Count Classic Colors Indoor Super Bright Mini Light Set Frost White Green CUL05200 E-124315 $2.99 Royal Purple Green CUL05203 E-124315 $2.99 Angelic Gold Green CUL05204 E-124315 $2.99 Pink Green CUL05205 E-124315 $2.99 Red/Green/White Green CUL05206 E-124315 $2.99 150 Count Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Style Net Light Set Multi Green CUL15519 E-214285 $6.99 Clear Green CUL15519 E-214285 $6.99 100 Count Outdoor/Indoor Miniature Trunk Net Light Set Clear Green CUL15530 E-214285 $5.99 Multi Green CUL15531 E-214285 $5.99 Red Green CUL15533 E-214285 $5.99 Green Green CUL15535 E-214285 $5.99 300 Count Indoor/Outdoor Hang-Straight Icicle Light Set Multi White CUL3003B E-214285 $9.99 Blue White CUL3003E E-214285 $9.99. Units affected: About 2.3 million sets.
Why was this product recalled?
The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store to receive a Hobby Lobby exchange card.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 14, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07055.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07055) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 14, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.