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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-01-13

Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Is my product affected?

Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets

  • Brand Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Target is recalling holiday light sets due to undersized and exposed wires that create risks of electric shock and fire. The recall affects three types of lights: 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. You can identify recalled products by looking for "Mini Light Set" or "Chasing Light Set" on the packaging. The 50-count and 100-count sets have either UL number E254698, E182192, or no UL number on the tag. The 140-count chasing light sets have either UL number E254698 or no UL number on the tag.

Consumers who have purchased these lights should stop using them immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund in the form of a Target Gift Card.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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