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Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
280,000
Recall Date
July 12, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1091.

The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1091.

Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Family Dollar Stores From September 2011 Through December 2011 For $8. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1091.

For additional information, contact Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com in the Help section.

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Family Dollar Stores From September 2011 Through December 2011 For $8. Recall FAQ

Family Dollar Stores From September 2011 Through December 2011 For $8. is the subject of a toys recall: Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard. The notice was published on July 12, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 280,000 units are potentially affected.