CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets

Active Recall Announced December 13, 2001 CPSC #02065

Quick answer

CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets is CPSC recall #02065, announced on December 13, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER." The remedy is consumers should stop using the christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.. Affected brand: Winstar International Inc..

Hazard

These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER."

Affected products

Miniature Christmas lights

Recalled brands

Winstar International Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Recall date

December 13, 2001

Categories

Lights (Seasonal)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02065?

CPSC recall #02065 covers CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 13, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER."

What is the remedy for recall #02065?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02065 is consumers should stop using the christmas lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Winstar-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Light-Sets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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