Recalls / 2013-07-24

Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

13743 · Recalled 2013-07-24 · CPSC page

Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set

Description

The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label.

Hazards

The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Holiday Light Bulb Sets		About 29,500

Parties

Importer: Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Made in: China
Sold at: Big Lots from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $10.

Consumer contact

Big Lots, toll free at (866) 244-5687 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.biglots.com, then click on Recalls under Big Lots Corporate at the bottom of the page.

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Location of model number and UPC for the Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set

Source: CPSC recall 13743. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.