Renown Christmas tree light sets
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New York Merchandise Co., Inc. has voluntarily stopped sales of their 15-bulb "Renown" Christmas tree light sets, model number 222/15B, which were distributed nationwide and retailed for $4.50-$5. The sets are packaged in white and red cardboard boxes with clear cellophane windows. The bulb sockets in these sets may contain incorrectly placed metal electrical contacts that can create a fire hazard by causing the bulb to short out and the wires to overheat.
To determine if a set is defective, consumers should examine the metal electrical contacts inside each socket. In a correctly constructed set, one metal contact is mounted horizontally across the inside base of the socket and the other stands vertically along the inside wall. If both contacts are in the vertical position, the set is defective and should not be used. Consumers with defective sets can return them to their dealer for a full refund or replacement, or contact New York Merchandise Co. at 32 W. 23rd St., New York, N.Y. 10010, or by calling 212/675-3500 for additional information.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Christmas Light Sets Recalled by New York Merchandise NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 1977 Release # 77-130 Christmas Light Sets Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 22) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with New York Merchandise Co., Inc., today announced that New York Merchandise will voluntarily stop sale of their 15-bulb "Renown" Christmas tree light sets, model number 222/15B, indoor only. The Christmas light sets, retail for $4.50-$5, are packaged in a white and red cardboard box with a clear cellophane window, and were distributed nationwide. The bulb sockets in these sets may contain incorrectly placed metal electrical contacts that may create a potential fire hazard by shorting out the bulb and overheating the wires. The company urges consumers who have purchased one of these light sets to carefully examine the inside of each socket, noting the placement of the two metal electrical contacts. If correctly constructed, one metal contact is mounted horizontally across the inside base of the socket and the other stands vertically along the inside wall. If both contacts are in the vertical position, the set is defective and should not be used. Consumers can return a defective set to their dealer for a full refund or replacement. Anyone wishing additional information should write to New York Merchandise Co., 32 W. 23rd St., New York, N.Y. 10010, or call the company at 212/675-3500.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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