The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09165·Announced 2009-03-25

Four Star Group Recalls LED Star String Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Four Star Group USA is recalling Fresh Décor LED Star String Lights sold at Safeway stores because the electrical wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Four Star Group USA Inc. is recalling approximately 13,000 units of Fresh Décor 10-Count LED Star String Lights. The recalled lights consist of a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. The product was sold exclusively at Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Pak'n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7. The lights were manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The electrical wiring in the lights can overheat. The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Safeway toll-free at (877) 723-3929 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Décor 10-Count LED Star String Lights
Category
Consumer Product — Holiday Lights
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 7989390761

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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