Family Dollar Recalls 200 Mini Light Sets Due to Fire and Shock Risk
Family Dollar is recalling 200 Mini Light sets because they do not meet UL standards and pose a fire and electrical shock hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 and electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Family Dollar Services, Inc. is recalling approximately 280,000 units of 200 Mini Light sets. The recalled products are identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 on the back of the red package, which also displays "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire." The power cord tag includes UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.
The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product, creating a risk of fire and electrical shock. There were three reports of overheating, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.
The products were sold at Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8. Consumers should immediately stop using the light sets and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. For more information, contact Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the Help section of www.familydollar.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- 200 Mini Lights
- Manufacturer
- Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 280,000
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)
- 049696720465
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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