Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.
Recall 01060c · Dec 21, 2000 · Pioneer Paper Co.
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01060c
- Date
- Dec 21, 2000
- Company
- Pioneer Paper Co.
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Musical and miniature Christmas lights
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both light sets come in various colors that are steady burning or flashing. The musical lights play eight melodies. The white box reads in part, "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA." Stars are on the box.
What can happen
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
The fix
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York, from September 2000 to December 2000, for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled musical and miniature christmas lights?
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.