Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 06067 · Jan 13, 2006 · Target
861,000
units affected
861,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06067
- Date
- Jan 13, 2006
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 861,000
- Product
- Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. "Mini Light Set" or "Chasing Light Set" is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag.
What can happen
These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count set; $2 for the 100-count set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini light and chasing light sets?
Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund.
What is the hazard?
These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
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.