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

⚠ 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.

Units Affected
29,500
Recall Date
July 24, 2013
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-1515.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1515.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots 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 Big Lots Stores Nationwide From October 2012 To January 2013 For About $10. 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-1515.

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.

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Big Lots Stores Nationwide From October 2012 To January 2013 For About $10. Recall FAQ

Big Lots Stores Nationwide From October 2012 To January 2013 For About $10. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). The notice was published on July 24, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 29,500 units are potentially affected.