Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard

The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.

Recall #: 12222
Affected scope: About 280,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" ….

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 12, 2012. Reason: The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.. Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family …. Verify recall #12222 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk..

None
agency class: July 12, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12222 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

The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.

Reason for recall

The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.

Remedy, what to do

Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

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	12222
Date reported	July 12, 2012
Date initiated	July 12, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 280,000
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

Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 12, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12222.

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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