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Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard

Name of Product:
200 Mini Lights
Hazard:

The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
July 12, 2012
Units:
About 280,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com in the Help section.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.

Remedy:

Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

There were three reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-222

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