Target · Recalled
Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
- Units
- About 861,000 sets
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2–$10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count set; $2 for the 100-count set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to 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.
For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.Target.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 13 2006; last revised APR 23 2024.