Safety regulator and NBG International Announce Recall of Christmas Lights
Recall 02064 · Dec 13, 2001 · NBG International Inc.
100,000
units affected
100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02064
- Date
- Dec 13, 2001
- Company
- NBG International Inc.
- Units affected
- 100,000
- Product
- Rice Light decorative Christmas lights
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Rice Christmas lights are 21 feet long with 140 non-replaceable mini-bulbs. The lights have a control box that allows for an eight-function, four-way flashing light show. The attached 3-inch control box has a round dial on top numbered "1" through "8." The wires are available in three colors: black, white or green. The lights have a fused plug, and are sold in a green box that includes the writings "Rice Light," "140 Mini Bulb String" and "MADE IN CHINA." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. - Use only lights that have fused plugs - If used outdoors, be certain the lights are rated for outdoor use. - To prevent overheating, replace burned-out bulbs promptly with the same wattage bulbs. - Discard any lights with frayed or damaged wires. - When using an extension cord, make sure that it is rated for the intended use.
What can happen
The lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers who have the recalled lights should stop using them immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement set of Christmas lights.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent electric shocks and fires.
- Sold at
- Novelty and holiday stores sold these lights nationwide, from June 1998 through November 2001, for between $7 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rice light decorative christmas lights?
Consumers who have the recalled lights should stop using them immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement set of Christmas lights.
What is the hazard?
The lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or 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.