Product Recall Number: 95-033
Why was Christmas lights recalled?
The Christmas lights included in this recall have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring, which could result in a fire.
Product Recall Number: 95-033
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1994-11-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Christmas lights
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC announced today the voluntary recall of Christmas lights imported by Tech Mart Inc. of Houston, Texas. The lights, which may present a fire hazard, were distributed between October 24, 1994, through November 14, 1994, in wholesale and retail stores in Illinois, Georgia, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and Maryland. The 30,000 Christmas lights included in this recall have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring, which could result in a fire. The lights can be identified by the following labeling on its box: 1- 35 MINIATURE LIGHTS - "Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 2- 50 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 3 Way Flasher - "For indoor and outdoor use, pre tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 3- 100 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 5 Way Flasher - "For indoor use, pre-tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 4- 140 CHASING LIGHTS - "Juego De Luces De Navidad" - Made in China The lights were sold for about $1.00 at the following wholesale and retail stores: Dollar Wholesale, Kennesaw, Ga.; Just Ninety-nine cents, Chicago, Ill.; Dollar King, Minneapolis, Minn.; Dollar Haven, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Starco, Beaumont, Texas; E-Z Trade Mart, Houston, Texas; and Dollar Place, Rockville, Md. While Tech Mart Inc. has received no reports of injuries with these lights to date, consumers who own the Christmas lights should stop using them immediately and return them to the place where they were purchased for a full refund. Further questions concerning the recall should be directed to Tech Mart Inc. at (800) 288-3189.
Hazard Description: The Christmas lights included in this recall have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring, which could result in a fire.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 30000
Incidents: Tech Mart Inc. has received no reports of injuries with these lights to date.
Remedy: Consumers who own the Christmas lights should stop using them immediately and return them to the place where they were purchased for a full refund.
Sold At: The lights were sold for about $1.00 at the following wholesale and retail stores: Dollar Wholesale, Kennesaw, Ga.; Just Ninety-nine cents, Chicago, Ill.; Dollar King, Minneapolis, Minn.; Dollar Haven, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Starco, Beaumont, Texas; E-Z Trade Mart, Houston, Texas; and Dollar Place, Rockville, Md.
Importers: Tech Mart Inc. of Houston, Texas
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed