Christmas Lights Recalled by Pepe Ganga Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 14103 · announced February 7, 2014 · Pepe Ganga · 500 units affected
The product
This recall involves 100-bulb musical Christmas multi-colored lights. The light sets twinkle as eight Christmas carols play. Model number 31411 is printed on the back of the package on the bottom right side of the UPC label. "100 Musical Lights" is printed on the front of the white cardboard packaging. The model number, voltage and "Made in China" are printed on a label affixed to the light string.
The hazard
The light string can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Christmas lights and return them to any Pepe Ganga store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Pepe Ganga and Compra De To stores in Puerto Rico from December 2011 to October 2012 for about $8.
Consumer contact: Pepe Ganga Corp. toll-free at (855) 751-4532 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. AST (Atlantic Standard Time, Tiempo Estándar del Atlántico) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at mail@pepegangapr.com.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.