Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
CPSC recall 09165 · announced March 25, 2009 · Four Star Group · 13,000 units affected
The product
The recalled holiday lights are a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. "Fresh Décor" is printed on the front of the product's packaging; the UPC (#7989390761) is printed on the back, below the bar code.
The hazard
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Pak'n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Safeway toll-free at (877) 723-3929 (877-SAFEWAY) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.