CPSC, Jingle Bell Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Lights
The hazard
These lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and individual light sockets, posing fire and shock hazards.
Incidents reported: CPSC and Jingle Bell Enterprises have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these light sets.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using these lights, and return them to the store where purchased for either a refund or a replacement set of lights.
Contact: For more information, call Jingle Bell Enterprises at (800) 334-9627 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The recall involves sets of 100 clear lights in both traditional and icicle styles. The icicle lights have white wires and sockets, and no labeling on the light set. They are packaged in red boxes labeled in part, "100 Icicle Lights," "Manufactured to Previous Approved Specification" and "JINGLE BELL." Printed on the back of the package is, in part, "Made in China for Jingle Bell Enterprise Inc. Philadelphia Pa." The traditional string light sets have either white or green wiring and sockets, and no labeling on the light sets. They are packaged in red boxes labeled, in part, "100 Christmas Lights," "STRING-A-LIGHT," and "Manufactured to Previous Approved Specifications." "Made in China for Jingle Bell Enterprise Inc., Philadelphia Pa" is printed on the back of the packaging. Also on the back of the packaging is one of the following item numbers: 00450 through 00455, 00491, 11491 and 11451. Jingle Bell brand light sets that have a Underwriters Laboratories' (UL) label are not part of this recall.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC