Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Toyo Industrial recalled over one million "string-to-string" miniature Christmas light sets due to a potential shock or electrocution hazard. The affected lights have "TOYO" and "TP-6" markings on the female connector at the end of the light set and come in sets of 35, 50, 70, or 100 lights. These sets were sold at retailers including Big Lot, Eckerd, Kmart, Odd Lot, Revco, and Walmart. The hazard exists because metal contacts inside the female connector can become exposed when plugging and unplugging the light strings, creating a risk of electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
According to the recall notice, consumers should unplug all Christmas light sets from the wall and check their female connectors for the "TOYO" and "TP-6" markings. Consumers with recalled lights should call Toyo toll-free at 1-800-545-8330 (8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time) to request a free shipping container for returning the lights, which will be repaired or replaced at no cost.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Christmas Lights Recalled For Potential Shock Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: January 3, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-025 Christmas Lights Recalled For Potential Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Toyo Industrial, Taipei, Taiwan, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, today announced a recall of more than a million "string-to- string" miniature Christmas light sets which may present a shock or electrocution hazard. Strings of Christmas lights which have "TOYO" and "TP-6" imprinted on the end of the female connector, located at the end of the light set and to which other strings of lights can be attached, present the hazard. The "TP-6" connector is found on some sets of 35, 50, 70, and 100 lights, which were sold at Big Lot, Eckerd, Kmart, Odd Lot, Revco, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide. While no injuries have been reported, it is possible for the metal contacts, which are located inside the female connector, to be pulled or pushed out when plugging and unplugging the light strings. Any exposed contacts in the connector could present a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. Before Christmas lights are taken down, consumers should unplug all Christmas light sets from the wall to prevent possible shock hazards. Consumers should then check all female connectors on their light strings for "TOYO" and "TP-6" markings. Consumers who have Christmas lights with "TP-6" connectors should call Toyo toll-free at 1-800-545-8330 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) to obtain a free shipping container to return the recalled light sets. The light sets will be repaired or replaced and returned free-of-charge by the company. The Commission learned of this problem from Toyo, who was informed by a retailer.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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