Tech Mart Christmas lights
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: See description
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Dollar Wholesale
- Reason for Recall:
- Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Information
Full Description:
December 1, 1994 Release # 95-033 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC announced today the voluntary recall of Christmas lights imported by Tech Mart Inc. of Houston, Texas. The lights, which may present a fire hazard, were distributed between October 24, 1994, through November 14, 1994, in wholesale and retail stores in Illinois, Georgia, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and Maryland. The 30,000 Christmas lights included in this recall have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring, which could result in a fire. The lights can be identified by the following labeling on its box: 1- 35 MINIATURE LIGHTS - " Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 2- 50 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 3 Way Flasher - "For indoor and outdoor use, pre tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 3- 100 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 5 Way Flasher - "For indoor use, pre-tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 4- 140 CHASING LIGHTS - "Juego De Luces De Navidad" - Made in China The lights were sold for about $1.00 at the following wholesale and retail stores: Dollar Wholesale, Kennesaw, Ga.; Just Ninety-nine cents, Chicago, Ill.; Dollar King, Minneapolis, Minn.; Dollar Haven, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Starco, Beaumont, Texas; E-Z Trade Mart, Houston, Texas; and Dollar Place, Rockville, Md.While Tech Mart Inc. has received no reports of injuries with these lights to date, consumers who own the Christmas lights should stop using them immediately and return them to the place where they were purchased for a full refund. Further questions concerning the recall should be directed to Tech Mart Inc. at (800) 288-3189
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
See description
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 95033