Four Star Group USA · Recalled
Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 13,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $7
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled holiday lights are a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. "Fresh Décor" is printed on the front of the product's packaging; the UPC (#7989390761) is printed on the back, below the bar code.
The file
- Sold at
- Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Pak'n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7.
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Four Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
Incident log
The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Safeway toll-free at (877) 723-3929 (877-SAFEWAY) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. 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 25 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.