CPSC2001-01-23
Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
CO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif.
Hazard
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Gift stores and catalogs sold the lights nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for between $20 and $24. The lights also were given as prizes by fundraising organizations during this period.
Affected count
About 27,300
Injuries reported
CO2UCH has received six reports of the controller sparking. One consumer received an electrical burn that blistered the skin.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rope Lights
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Rope-Lights-Recalled-by-CO2UCHDon't want to check this manually?
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