FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2000
Release # 01-060c
Company Phone Number: (718) 417-1717
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.
PRODUCT: Christmas Lights - Pioneer Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y., is
recalling about 2,600 sets of musical and miniature Christmas lights.
The recalled lights are sets of 100 musical lights and sets of 100
miniature lights. Both light sets come in various colors that are steady
burning or flashing. The musical lights play eight melodies. The white
box reads in part, "VALUE, 100 LIGHTS, MADE IN CHINA." Stars are on the
box. The lights were sold at discount stores throughout New York from
September 2000 to December 2000 for about $6.
PROBLEM: The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of
the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to
consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the
store where purchased for a full refund. Call Pioneer Paper Co. collect
at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for
more information.
