Tech Mart Christmas lights
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 30,000 Christmas lights imported by Tech Mart Inc. of Houston, Texas, on December 1, 1994. The recalled lights lack fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring that could cause fires. The affected lights were distributed between October 24 and November 14, 1994, in wholesale and retail stores across Illinois, Georgia, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and Maryland. Four types of lights are included in the recall: 35 miniature lights, 50 miniature lights with a 3-way flasher, 100 miniature lights with a 5-way flasher, and 140 chasing lights—all labeled "Juego De Luces De Navidad" and made in China. These lights were sold for approximately $1.00 at various dollar stores and discount retailers in those states.
According to the recall notice, consumers who own these Christmas lights should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For additional questions about the recall, consumers can contact Tech Mart Inc. at (800) 288-3189.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
December 1, 1994 Release # 95-033 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC announced today the voluntary recall of Christmas lights imported by Tech Mart Inc. of Houston, Texas. The lights, which may present a fire hazard, were distributed between October 24, 1994, through November 14, 1994, in wholesale and retail stores in Illinois, Georgia, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and Maryland. The 30,000 Christmas lights included in this recall have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring, which could result in a fire. The lights can be identified by the following labeling on its box: 1- 35 MINIATURE LIGHTS - " Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 2- 50 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 3 Way Flasher - "For indoor and outdoor use, pre tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 3- 100 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 5 Way Flasher - "For indoor use, pre-tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 4- 140 CHASING LIGHTS - "Juego De Luces De Navidad" - Made in China The lights were sold for about $1.00 at the following wholesale and retail stores: Dollar Wholesale, Kennesaw, Ga.; Just Ninety-nine cents, Chicago, Ill.; Dollar King, Minneapolis, Minn.; Dollar Haven, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Starco, Beaumont, Texas; E-Z Trade Mart, Houston, Texas; and Dollar Place, Rockville, Md.While Tech Mart Inc. has received no reports of injuries with these lights to date, consumers who own the Christmas lights should stop using them immediately and return them to the place where they were purchased for a full refund. Further questions concerning the recall should be directed to Tech Mart Inc. at (800) 288-3189
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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