Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
Recall 01071b · Jan 23, 2001 · Co2uch
27,300
units affected
27,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01071b
- Date
- Jan 23, 2001
- Company
- Co2uch
- Units affected
- 27,300
- Product
- Rope Lights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box has the following identifying information imprinted on one side: "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA"
What can happen
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- CO2UCH has received six reports of the controller sparking. One consumer received an electrical burn that blistered the skin.
- Sold at
- Gift stores and catalogs sold the lights nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for between $20 and $24. The lights also were given as prizes by fundraising organizations during this period.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rope lights?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn 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.