Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 12222 · Jul 12, 2012 · Family Dollar Stores
280,000
units affected
280,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12222
- Date
- Jul 12, 2012
- Company
- Family Dollar Stores
- Units affected
- 280,000
- Product
- 200 Mini Lights
- Product type
- Christmas Tree Lights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.
What can happen
The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.
The fix
Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There were three reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 200 mini lights?
Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.
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.