Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 12, 2012 CPSC #12222

Quick answer

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #12222, announced on July 12, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S. The remedy is consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a family dollar store for a full refund.. Affected brand: Family Dollar Services, Inc..

Hazard

The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.

Affected products

200 Mini Lights

Recalled brands

Family Dollar Services, Inc.

Remedy

Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Recall date

July 12, 2012

Categories

Christmas Tree Lights

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12222?

CPSC recall #12222 covers Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 12, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.

What is the remedy for recall #12222?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12222 is consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a family dollar store for a full 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 Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard 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/2012/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Decorative-Light-Sets-Due-To-Fire-and-Electrical-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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