The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13743·Announced 2013-07-24

Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Light Sets Due to Fire Hazard

Big Lots is recalling about 29,500 Holiday Light Bulb Sets because the non-flame-retardant components pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the lights and return them for a refund.

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source text explicitly states that no injuries or incidents have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling about 29,500 units of Holiday Light Bulb Sets. The recalled 10-piece sets are designed to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season and consist of ten 11-inch tall light stakes with 5-inch colored bulbs connected by a 15-foot cord. The products were sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $10. The packaging features the text "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set," with the UPC 0-84358-04482-4 and model number DS-10L/1F(0.08) located on the bottom and labels.

The recall is being issued because the lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, which poses a fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has not reported any injuries or incidents associated with the recalled products.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.biglots.com and click on Recalls under Big Lots Corporate.

The recalled product

Product
Holiday Light Bulb Sets
Manufacturer
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
29,500

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)

  • 084358044824

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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