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Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard

Recalled July 12, 2012 · CPSC recall 12222 · Family Dollar Stores

Hazard

The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 280,000

Incidents / injuries

There were three reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Description

The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.

What to do

Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com in the Help section.

Product

200 Mini Lights

Imported by

Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Matthews, N.C.

Retailers

Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8.

Made in

China

UPC

049696720465

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