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Target Recalls Christmas Lights

Sunday January 22, 2006
You may have all your Christmas decorations packed away, but if you bought your lights at Target this year, better haul that box out and make sure these hazardous lights don't get used again next year. The lights have exposed and undersized wires that can cause electrical shock and fires. To find out more about these lights and see an image of the boxes they came in...

Target Recalled Christmas Lights

Name of Product: Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets

Units: About 861,000 sets

Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. “Mini Light Set” or “Chasing Light Set” is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag.

Sold at: Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count set; $2 for the 100-count set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm’s Web site.

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