Rich Pacific Recalls Miniature and Icicle Christmas Lights for Shock Hazard

Plain-English summary

Rich Pacific Ltd. of Plainview, N.Y., is recalling approximately 100,000 sets of miniature and icicle-style Christmas lights. The recall involves 100-light sets in both traditional and icicle styles. The icicle lights feature white wires and sockets and are packaged in red boxes labeled "100 Icicle Lights" with the number "11181" on the back. The traditional string light sets have clear or multicolored lights with green wiring and sockets, packaged in red boxes labeled "100 Christmas Lights" or "STRING-A-LIGHT" with numbers "10040" or "10041" on the back. All recalled packages state "Made in China for Pergament." Pergament lights with an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label are not part of this recall.

The recall was issued because the lights have undersized wires that can pull out of the plugs and individual light sockets, posing shock or fire hazards. CPSC and Rich Pacific have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these light sets.

These lights were sold at Pergament Home Center stores in New York from October 1999 through December 1999 for between $2 and $6. Consumers should immediately stop using these lights and return them to the store where purchased for store credit. For more information, consumers can call Rich Pacific Ltd. at (800) 444-4909 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product

Rich Pacific miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights

Manufacturer

Rich Pacific Ltd., of Plainview, N.Y.

Category

Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights

Hazard

• shock
• fire

Affected units

100,000

Distribution

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