Fay's Drug Store Recalls Spirit of Christmas 200 Super Brite Lights

Plain-English summary

Fay's Drug Stores of Liverpool, N.Y., is recalling imported Christmas light sets called "Spirit of Christmas" 200 Super Brite Lights. The recall was initiated because the lights' fuses in the plug could short circuit, possibly causing a fire.

Fay's received one report of the lights blowing a house fuse. In addition, the electrical plug partially burned when the lights were plugged into an extension cord. Consumers can identify the affected lights by the item number on the back of the box "W 74C2195 Made in China" or by the UL number E-48723 listed on the red tag on the cord of the lights. These lights may have been sold by other retailers under a different name. The lights were sold between November 14 and December 21, 1994. No other lights sold by Fay's are involved in this recall.

Fay's stores are located in the states of New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Consumers who own the Spirit of Christmas lights should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the place of purchase for either a refund or a replacement. The lights sold for approximately $13.99 each. Consumers with any questions can call Fay's at (315) 451-8000, Ext 2294.

The recalled product

Product

Spirit of Christmas 200 Super Brite Lights

Manufacturer

Fay's Drug Store

Category

Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Distribution

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