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

Recalled July 24, 2013 · CPSC recall 13743 · Big Lots

Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece setLocation of model number and UPC for the Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set
Hazard
The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 29,500
Incidents / injuries
None reported

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product
Holiday Light Bulb Sets
Imported by
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Retailers
Big Lots stores nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $10.
Made in
China
UPC
084358044824

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →