The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·97049·Announced 1996-12-19

In-Mar Trading Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Fire Hazard

In-Mar Trading is recalling over 140,000 Christmas light sets sold in Puerto Rico because they lack fuse protection and have inadequate wiring, posing a fire risk.

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 fire hazard due to inadequate wiring and lack of fuse protection. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

In-Mar Trading Inc. of Dorado, Puerto Rico, is recalling over 140,000 Christmas light sets in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was initiated because the lights have no fuse protection and present a fire hazard due to inadequate wiring. In-Mar is not aware of any fires or injuries involving these lights, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The affected products are identified by specific labeling on the box top, including variations for 50, 100, and 105 super bright lights. In-Mar Trading sold these lights in discount stores in Puerto Rico since October 1996 for approximately $2 to $5.

Consumers should stop using these lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If consumers have questions about the recall, they can call In-Mar at (809) 796-1560. The CPSC also recommends that consumers check their lights for fuses, broken sockets, frayed wires, and loose connections to ensure safety.

The recalled product

Product
Christmas Elements Christmas light sets
Manufacturer
In-Mar Trading
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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