The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02064·Announced 2001-12-13

NBG International Recalls Rice Light Decorative Christmas Lights

NBG International is recalling Rice Light decorative Christmas lights due to undersized wires that could cause electric shock or fire. No injuries have been reported.

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/fire) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

NBG International Inc. is recalling approximately 100,000 units of Rice Light decorative Christmas lights. The recall is being conducted because the lights have undersized wires, which could present electric shock or fire hazards. The affected lights are 21 feet long with 140 non-replaceable mini-bulbs and a control box that allows for an eight-function, four-way flashing light show. The wires are available in black, white, or green, and the lights have a fused plug. They are sold in a green box labeled "Rice Light," "140 Mini Bulb String," and "MADE IN CHINA," with no mark of an independent testing laboratory.

These lights were sold nationwide at novelty and holiday stores from June 1998 through November 2001 for between $7 and $10. CPSC and NBG International have not received any reports of injuries or incidents associated with these Christmas lights. The recall is being conducted to prevent electric shocks and fires.

Consumers who have the recalled lights should stop using them immediately and contact NBG International for a free replacement set of Christmas lights. For more information, consumers can contact NBG International at (877) 532-8949 between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Rice Light decorative Christmas lights
Manufacturer
NBG International Inc., of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Holiday Lights
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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