CO2UCH Rope Lights Recalled for Shock, Fire, and Burn Hazards

Plain-English summary

CO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif., is recalling about 27,300 rope lights. The recalled products are 9-foot decorative lights with a white electrical cord and a controller box imprinted with "CHENG TUNG, MODEL CT-028." The controller is shaped like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie, with the animal's feet serving as control buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box labeled "ROPE LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA."

The recall is due to a defect in the rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose light motion types such as flash or chase. The controller can short circuit, posing shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers. CO2UCH has received six reports of the controller sparking, and one consumer received an electrical burn that blistered the skin.

The lights were sold nationwide through gift stores and catalogs from August 2000 through October 2000 for between $20 and $24. They were also given as prizes by fundraising organizations during this period. Because the firm is no longer in business, the recall remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product and not donate or resell it. Consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) for more information.

The recalled product

Product

Rope Lights

Manufacturer

CO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif.

Category

Consumer Product — Lighting

Hazard

• shock
• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

27,300

Distribution

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