Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
Recall 09165 · Mar 25, 2009 · Four Star Group USA Inc.
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09165
- Date
- Mar 25, 2009
- Company
- Four Star Group USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Fresh Décor 10-Count LED Star String Lights
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fresh décor 10-count led star string lights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard 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.