CPSC and Carlisle Co. Announce Recall of Snake Lights
⚠ 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.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2311.
The recalled lights were made in China and have the model number 8311, which can be found on the package. The blue, red, green, or multi-colored lights are about 17 inches in height and have a curved colored piece of glass (the bulb) that inserts into a black base. When the snake light is turned on it gives off the appearance of "lightning" running through the lamp and into the bulb. "Snake Light" is written on the bottom of the light.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2311.
Consumers should stop using these lights immediately, unplug them, and return them to any Chuck E. Cheese restaurant for a replacement prize of the same value.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Chuck E. Cheese's Restaurants Nationwide Provided The Lights As A Redemption Prize, From July 2002 Through September 2002. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-2311.
Consumers can call the Carlisle Co. at (800) 233-3931 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Chuck E. Cheese's Restaurants Nationwide Provided The Lights As A Redemption Prize, From July 2002 Through September 2002. Recall FAQ
Chuck E. Cheese's Restaurants Nationwide Provided The Lights As A Redemption Prize, From July 2002 Through September 2002. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC and Carlisle Co. Announce Recall of Snake Lights. The notice was published on October 31, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,000 units are potentially affected.