The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09140·Announced 2009-03-04

Universal Distribution Center Recalls Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights for Shock and Fire Hazard

Universal Distribution Center is recalling Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights due to a shock and fire hazard caused by undersized wires. 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 and fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Universal Distribution Center LLC is recalling approximately 52,000 units of Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights. The recalled products are strings of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs sold in a white and red box with item number CH81648 or CH81658 on the back. The lights were manufactured in China.

The recall was issued because the lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, becoming exposed. This condition poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

The lights were sold at discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard
Affected units
52,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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