Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
⚠ 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-3188.
The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. "Mini Light Set" or "Chasing Light Set" is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3188.
Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund.
✅ 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 Target Stores Nationwide From September 2005 Through December 2005 For $1.50 For The 50-count Set; $2 For The 100-count Set; And $10 For The 140-count Chasing Light Set. 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-3188.
For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.Target.com
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Target Stores Nationwide From September 2005 Through December 2005 For $1.50 For The 50-count Set; $2 For The 100-count Set; And $10 For The 140-count Chasing Light Set. Recall FAQ
Target Stores Nationwide From September 2005 Through December 2005 For $1.50 For The 50-count Set; $2 For The 100-count Set; And $10 For The 140-count Chasing Light Set. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards. The notice was published on January 13, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 861,000 units are potentially affected.