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Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 13-743 · July 24, 2013 · Big Lots

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-743 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 24, 2013
Brand
Big Lots
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Holiday Light Bulb Sets
Hazard
Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 29,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 21, 2015

What was recalled

The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Holiday Light Bulb Sets · About 29,500 units

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Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set
Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set
Location of model number and UPC for the Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set
Location of model number and UPC for the Big Lots Holiday Light Bulbs 10-piece set

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Big Lots stores nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $10.; Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio.

Consumer contact

Big Lots, toll free at (866) 244-5687 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.biglots.com, then click on Recalls under Big Lots Corporate at the bottom of the page.

Recall history and context

Big Lots appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Big Lots 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?

Holiday Light Bulb Sets (About 29,500 units). The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

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