Universal Distribution Center · Recalled
Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 52,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2.
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For additional information, call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.
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 MAR 04 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.