Recall: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2006 Release #07-055 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 326-7931 Firm's Media Contact: (617) 421-0543 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
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: Hobby Lobby Christmas Light Sets
Units: About 2.3 million sets
Importer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Description: The light sets listed in the chart below are included in the recall:
| Bulb Color | Wire Color | Item # | E # | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Count Indoor/Outdoor Super Bright Mini Light Set | ||||
| Multi | Green | CUL11001 | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Clear | Green | CUL11000 | E-124315 | $2.47 |
| Clear | White | CUL1100A | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Red | Green | CUL11003 | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Blue | Green | CUL11004 | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Green | White | CUL1100J | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Multi | White | CUL1100J | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Blue | White | CUL1100J | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Red | White | CUL1100J | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| Green | Green | CUL11005 | E-214285 | $2.47 |
| 50 Count Classic Colors Indoor Super Bright Mini Light Set | ||||
| Frost White | Green | CUL05200 | E-124315 | $2.99 |
| Royal Purple | Green | CUL05203 | E-124315 | $2.99 |
| Angelic Gold | Green | CUL05204 | E-124315 | $2.99 |
| Pink | Green | CUL05205 | E-124315 | $2.99 |
| Red/Green/White | Green | CUL05206 | E-124315 | $2.99 |
| 150 Count Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Style Net Light Set | ||||
| Multi | Green | CUL15519 | E-214285 | $6.99 |
| Clear | Green | CUL15519 | E-214285 | $6.99 |
| 100 Count Outdoor/Indoor Miniature Trunk Net Light Set | ||||
| Clear | Green | CUL15530 | E-214285 | $5.99 |
| Multi | Green | CUL15531 | E-214285 | $5.99 |
| Red | Green | CUL15533 | E-214285 | $5.99 |
| Green | Green | CUL15535 | E-214285 | $5.99 |
| 300 Count Indoor/Outdoor Hang-Straight Icicle Light Set | ||||
| Multi | White | CUL3003B | E-214285 | $9.99 |
| Blue | White | CUL3003E | E-214285 | $9.99 |
| Clear | White | CUL3103A | E-214285 | $9.99 |
| Clear | Green | CUL31030 | E-214285 | $9.99 |
Sold at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from June 2006 through early December 2006 for between $2.50 and $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store to receive a Hobby Lobby exchange card.
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
