[Recalled] "Rice Lights" Christmas lights — The "Rice Lights" are 22 feet long with 140 non-replaceable miniature lights on… | CPSC 2001-12-20
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | "Rice Lights" Christmas lights |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 02076 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 20 December 2001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The "Rice Lights" are 22 feet long with 140 non-replaceable miniature lights on each string. They have multicolor bulbs with green wire, clear bulbs with white wire, or clear bulbs with green wire. The fused plug reads "TING SHEN," and "TS-20." The lights have a push-button control box that allows for eight different lighting effects, including "CHASING FLASH," SLOW FADE" and STEADY ON." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a green box that includes the writing, "Rice Lights," "Flora-Lite Co., Clearwater, FL" and "Made in China." Hazards: The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard.
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What to do if you own this product
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