March 4, 2009
About 52,000 sets of Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights are being recalled. The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.
The lights were sold by discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For additional information, call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
