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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2001
Release # 01-071b
Company Phone Number: (877) 652-4087
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
PRODUCT: Rope Lights - CO2UCH of Glendale, Calif., is voluntarily
recalling about 27,300 rope lights with controller boxes. Rope lights
are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The
lights are 9 feet long with a white electrical cord. The controller box
has the following identifying information imprinted on one side "CHENG
TUNG, MODEL CT-028" The other side of the controller is shaped to look
like a bear or dog wearing a bow tie. The animal's feet are the control
buttons. The lights were sold in a blue box, labeled in part, "ROPE
LIGHTS, 9 FT. OF TWINKLE FUN, CO2UCH, MADE IN CHINA" Gift stores and
catalogs sold the lights nationwide from August 2000 through October
2000 for between $20 and $24. The lights also were given as prizes by
fundraising organizations during this period.
PROBLEM: The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the
type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This
poses shock, fire and burn hazards to consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: CO2UCH has received six reports of the controller
sparking. One consumer received an electrical burn that blistered the
skin.
WHAT TO DO: Stop using these rope lights immediately, and call CO2UCH
toll-free at (877) 652-4087 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday to receive information about obtaining a full refund or credit.
Consumers also can contact the company on its web site at
http://www.supercouch.com/recall.htm.
