CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
The recalled holiday lights are a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. "Fresh Décor" is printed on the front of the product's packaging; the UPC (#7989390761) is printed on the back, below the bar code.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Safeway toll-free at (877) 723-3929 (877-SAFEWAY) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.
Recall Details
Sold At
Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Pak'n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7.
Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
09165
Product Information
Product Name
Fresh Décor 10-Count LED Star String Lights
Product Type
Lights (Seasonal)
Number of Units
About 13,000
Distributed By
Four Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
Manufactured In
China