Christmas Tree-Top Decoration Light Sets
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, working with manufacturers Thrifty Distributors and Golden Bay Enterprises, both located in Hempstead, New York, announced a recall of approximately 30,225 Christmas light sets in December 1996. The recalled lights lack fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring that presents a fire hazard. Thrifty Distributors recalled about 225 sets marked "35/2-WAY FLASHER/LIGHT SET" or "Christmas TREE-TOP DECORATION" sold in discount and dollar stores in the Greater New York and Philadelphia areas for about $1. Golden Bay Enterprises recalled about 30,000 sets marked "50 3-WAY FLASHER CHRISTMAS LIGHT SET - NOEL" sold in Florida discount stores from October through December 1996, also for about $1. The CPSC and manufacturers are not aware of any fires or injuries from these lights.
According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can contact Thrifty Distributors at (800) 281-7231 or (516) 538-1300 for the New York metropolitan area, or Golden Bay Enterprises at (800) 791-2960 for more information about the recalls.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Christmas Lights Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles December 17, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-045 CPSC and Manufacturers Announce Recall of Christmas Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), two manufacturers are recalling about 30,225 Christmas light sets. The lights have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring presenting a fire hazard. The manufacturers participating in this recall are Thrifty Distributors and Golden Bay Enterprises, both of Hempstead, N.Y. CPSC and these manufacturers are not aware of any fires or injuries involving these lights. These recalls are being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Thrifty Distributors Recall Thrifty Distributors is recalling the following lights, about 225 sets, which can be identified by the following labeling on the box top: "35/2-WAY FLASHER/LIGHT SET - 35 JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD-Pretested! Guaranteed to light! Weatherproof! Energy Saver! Replacement Bulbs! - Swallow Brand." "Christmas TREE-TOP DECORATION - REPLACEABLE PUSH-IN BULBS - PRE-TESTED GUARANTEED TO LIGHT." Thrifty Distributors sold the lights in discount and dollar-type stores in the Greater New York and Philadelphia areas within the last few weeks for about $1. For more information, consumers can call Thrifty Distributors at (800) 281-7231. Consumers who live in the New York metropolitan area should call (516) 538-1300. Golden Bay Enterprises Recall Golden Bay Enterprises is recalling the following lights, about 30,000 sets, which can be identified by the following labeling on the box top: "50 3-WAY FLASHER CHRISTMAS LIGHT SET - PRE-TESTED - GUARANTEED TO LIGHT - WHEN ONE BULB GOES OUT THE REST REMAIN LIT - SPARE BULB INCLUDED - NOEL." Golden Bay Enterprises sold the lights in discount stores in Florida from October through December 1996 for about $1. For more information, consumers can call Golden Bay Enterprises at (800) 791-2960. Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If consumers have questions about these recalls, they should call the manufacturers or CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772. CPSC is recommending that consumers use the following light safety suggestions to ensure this holiday season is a safe and happy one. Look for a label stating that the lights were tested by a recognized testing laboratory. Check for fuses that guard against overload. An overload could cause a fire. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, loose connections, and loose or missing bulbs. Replace defective bulbs, and if a set is damaged, do not buy or use the set.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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