CPSC2001-04-18
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
Light Tech, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
If the cable lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the cable lights to remain energized. This poses a potential electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should not install the power switch supplied with the cable lights. If the switch is already installed, stop using the lights immediately and unplug them. Consumers that have cable lights with on/off switches installed should call Light Tech to receive a free replacement power cord.
Sold at
Home center stores, including Home Depot, Lowe's, and other lighting showrooms, sold these cable light and power cord kits nationwide, from September 1997 through October 2000, for about $12 to $65 for the Cable Lights and $7 to $9 for the power cord kits.
Affected count
About 350,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Products
Of/off switches included in Cable Lights packages
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Light Tech toll-free at (800) 485-3080 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Firms-Announce-Recall-of-OnOff-Switches-for-Rope-and-Cable-Lights2Don't want to check this manually?
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