Recalls / 2001-12-13

CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets

02065 · Recalled 2001-12-13 · CPSC page

Description

These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER."

Hazards

These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Winstar are not aware of any injuries or incidents associated with these Christmas lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Miniature Christmas lights		About 9,000

Parties

Distributor: Winstar International Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sold at: Discount, dollar stores in New York, New Jersey sold these Christmas lights, from October 2000 through November 2001, for about $1.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should contact Winstar International Inc. collect at (718) 768-5172 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 02065. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.