Recalls / 2006-01-13

Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

06067 · Recalled 2006-01-13 · CPSC page

Description

The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. "Mini Light Set" or "Chasing Light Set" is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag.

Hazards

These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets		About 861,000 sets

Parties

Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Made in: China
Sold at: $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.Target.com

Source: CPSC recall 06067. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.