Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Hobby Lobby Christmas Light Sets
Date of Recall
2006-12-14CPSC Release Number
07-055Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 326-7931Units
About 2.3 million setsImporter
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.Sold By
Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from June 2006 through early December 2006 for between $2.50 and $10.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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 |
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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 |
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.comRecall Comments
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