The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01060c·Announced 2000-12-21

Pioneer Paper Recalls Musical and Miniature Christmas Lights

Pioneer Paper Co. is recalling musical and miniature Christmas lights sold in New York due to undersized wires that pose electric shock and fire hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock and fire) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pioneer Paper Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 2,600 sets of musical and miniature Christmas lights. The recalled products include sets of 100 musical lights that play eight melodies and sets of 100 miniature lights. Both types are available in various colors and come in white boxes labeled "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA."

The recall is being issued because the lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets. This defect poses electric shock and fire hazards to consumers. The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York from September 2000 to December 2000 for about $6 each.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Pioneer Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Musical and miniature Christmas lights
Manufacturer
Pioneer Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard
Affected units
2,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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