The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·78001·Announced 1978-01-03

Le Gran Imports Recalls Christmas Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard

Le Gran Imports is voluntarily withdrawing certain Christmas light replacement bulbs from sale because a protruding wire defect could create a fire or shock 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 and shock hazard) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Le Gran Imports, based in Long Beach, California, is voluntarily withdrawing certain imported Christmas light replacement bulbs from sale in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The bulbs, made in Taiwan, are identified on the package as Item No. LC-7005P size 7 1/2 and were sold nationwide in packages of five for approximately $.75 or less.

The CPSC discovered a defect in some of the bulbs where a thin strand of wire, approximately 1/4 inch in length or longer, may protrude from the side of the bulb base or from the solder tip. This defect could create a fire or shock hazard when electrical current is first applied. The agency warns that other distributors may have imported these same bulbs from Taiwan and may be selling them under different brand names.

Consumers are urged to immediately inspect their replacement bulbs for any protruding wire. If a protruding wire is present, the bulb is defective and should not be used. Consumers should return defective bulbs to the place of purchase for exchange or refund. The CPSC cautions consumers to inspect all such replacement light bulbs before installing them in decorative lighting fixtures.

The recalled product

Product
Le Gran Imports Christmas light replacement bulbs
Manufacturer
Le Gran Imports
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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