Recalls / 2001-12-20

CPSC, Flora-Lite Co. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets

02076 · Recalled 2001-12-20 · CPSC page

Description

The "Rice Lights" are 22 feet long with 140 non-replaceable miniature lights on each string. They have multicolor bulbs with green wire, clear bulbs with white wire, or clear bulbs with green wire. The fused plug reads "TING SHEN," and "TS-20." The lights have a push-button control box that allows for eight different lighting effects, including "CHASING FLASH," SLOW FADE" and STEADY ON." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a green box that includes the writing, "Rice Lights," "Flora-Lite Co., Clearwater, FL" and "Made in China."

Hazards

The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Flora-Lite Co. 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 these recalled light sets immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
"Rice Lights" Christmas lights		About 7,500

Parties

Importer: Flora-Lite Co., of Clearwater, Fla.
Made in: China
Sold at: Specialty garden sold these Christmas light sets, from June 2001 through December 2001, for about $20.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should call Flora-Lite Co. at (800) 411-7381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 02076. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.