Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced July 24, 2013 CPSC #13743

Quick answer

Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #13743, announced on July 24, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a big lots store for a full refund.. Affected brand: Big Lots.

Hazard

The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label.

Affected products

Holiday Light Bulb Sets

Recalled brands

Big Lots

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

Recall date

July 24, 2013

Categories

Outdoor Lighting

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13743?

CPSC recall #13743 covers Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 24, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label.

What is the remedy for recall #13743?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13743 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a big lots 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 Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/2013/Big-Lots-Recalls-Holiday-Pathway-Lights. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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