The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07055·Announced 2006-12-14

Hobby Lobby Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Hobby Lobby is recalling about 2.3 million Christmas light sets sold nationwide from June to December 2006 because undersized wires can separate, posing electric shock and fire risks.

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 injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 2.3 million Christmas light sets due to a safety hazard. The recalled products include various indoor and outdoor mini, net, and icicle light sets sold at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide between June 2006 and early December 2006. The sets were priced between $2.50 and $10.00.

The hazard exists because the light sets contain undersized wires that can separate from the plugs and/or light sockets. This defect poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC has received one report of a minor shock when a consumer touched a light string, and Hobby Lobby has received one report of melting wires.

Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately. To obtain a remedy, consumers should return the light sets to the nearest Hobby Lobby store to receive a Hobby Lobby exchange card. For more information, consumers can contact the Hobby Lobby Call Center at (800) 326-7931 or visit www.hobbylobby.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hobby Lobby Christmas Light Sets
Manufacturer
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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