Recall: Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2009 Release # 09-165 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 723-3929 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Fresh Décor 10 Count LED Star String Lights
Units: About 13,000
Distributor: Four Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
Hazard: Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled holiday lights are a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. “Fresh Décor” is printed on the front of the product’s packaging; the UPC (#7989390761) is printed on the back, below the bar code.
Sold at: Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Pak’n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Safeway toll-free at (877) 723-3929 (877-SAFEWAY) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.
