CPSC2006-12-14
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Hazard
The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store to receive a Hobby Lobby exchange card.
Sold at
Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from June 2006 through early December 2006 for between $2.50 and $10.
Affected count
About 2.3 million sets
Injuries reported
CPSC has received one report of a minor shock when a consumer touched a light string. Hobby Lobby has received one report of melting wires.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Hobby Lobby Christmas Light Sets
Consumer contact
For more information, contact the Hobby Lobby Call Center at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.hobbylobby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Hobby-Lobby-Stores-Inc-Recalls-Christmas-Light-Sets-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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