CPSC2000-12-21
Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.
Pioneer Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York, from September 2000 to December 2000, for about $6.
Affected count
About 2,600
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Musical and miniature Christmas lights
Consumer contact
Call Pioneer Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Christmas-Lights-Recalled-by-Pioneer-Paper-CoDon't want to check this manually?
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