The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) with the cooperation of Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, NJ announced on March 4th, 2009 a voluntary recall of the product called Holiday Ultra-Brights Lights.The recalled lights are 50 count strings in either clear or multicolored bulbs. The packaging is a white and red box with the item # (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.The reason for the recall is that the light strings have undersized wires, which can easily pull out of the light sockets and plugs becoming exposed causing a risk of electric shock and fire hazard. The holiday light strings were sold for $2 in discount and dollar stores throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania from October 2008 through December 2008.So far, no incidents have been reported.Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the holiday lights in question and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Light FX, LLC only uses commercial grade lighting and décor and does not sell or use the above mentioned product.Our goal is to make the public aware of products that may pose potential fire and electrical hazards so that they may be addressed prior to becoming a problem.
