CPSC and Carlisle Co. Announce Recall of Snake Lights
CPSC recall 03028 · announced October 31, 2002 · The Carlisle Co · 5,000 units affected
The product
The recalled lights were made in China and have the model number 8311, which can be found on the package. The blue, red, green, or multi-colored lights are about 17 inches in height and have a curved colored piece of glass (the bulb) that inserts into a black base. When the snake light is turned on it gives off the appearance of "lightning" running through the lamp and into the bulb. "Snake Light" is written on the bottom of the light.
The hazard
The circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these lights immediately, unplug them, and return them to any Chuck E. Cheese restaurant for a replacement prize of the same value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The Carlisle Co. has received one report of the plastic base melting, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants nationwide provided the lights as a redemption prize, from July 2002 through September 2002.
Consumer contact: Consumers can call the Carlisle Co. at (800) 233-3931 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.