CPSC recall · Reported July 24, 2013
Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.
The CPSC recalled The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas hol….
Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 24, 2013. Reason: The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots…. Verify recall #13743 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant….
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- agency class
- July 24, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13743 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
The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label.
Reason for recall
The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13743 |
| Date reported | July 24, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 24, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 29,500 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (13743) 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.
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