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Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Recall 06-067 · January 13, 2006 · Target

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-067 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 13, 2006
Brand
Target
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets
Hazard
Shock and Fire Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Units
About 861,000 sets
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 23, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets · About 861,000 sets units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Holiday Lights
Recalled Holiday Lights

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Target, of Minneapolis, Minn..

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 at www.Target.com

Recall history and context

Target appears in 65 CPSC recalls on record. See all Target recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets (About 861,000 sets units). The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock and Fire Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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