Recalls / 2001-01-23
Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
01071b · Recalled 2001-01-23 · CPSC page
Description
Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box has the following identifying information imprinted on one side: "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA"
Hazards
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.
Reported injuries
CO2UCH has received six reports of the controller sparking. One consumer received an electrical burn that blistered the skin.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Rope Lights | About 27,300 |
Parties
- Importer
- CO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Gift stores, catalogs sold the lights nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: CPSC recall 01071b. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.