Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 24733 · announced December 7, 2023 · Slis · 34,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights. The recalled lights are a nine-foot strand of 20 LED clear bulbs with white light, for use with batteries and/or USB input. They were sold in three different packages: Everyday (SKU: BHSTL24) Christmas (SKU: XSTL24) and Halloween (SKU: HSTL24) The SKU number can be found on the back of the packaging.
The hazard
The bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet, presenting burn and fire hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled string lights and contact DM Merchandising for a full refund and information on how to take part in this recall. DM Merchandising is contacting all known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of the recalled string lights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Gift stores and boutiques nationwide and online from August 2023 through September 2023 for between $10 and $13.
Consumer contact: DM Merchandising at 800-548-6784 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@dmmerch.com; or online at https://247dm.com/globalassets/episerver-forms/0923-recall_string-lights.pdf or https://247dm.com and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.