CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6339.
Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The on/off switches for the rope lights were included as an optional accessory for consumers to attach to the power cords. They consist of a rectangular white plastic box about 1 inch long. The box contains a wheel-type switch through the middle that rotates to turn the power on and off. The Westek "Rope Lighting Kits," which can be identified by the words "Westek" written on the plastic tube of the rope lights, were sold in 9-foot and 18-foot lengths in clear red, yellow, green, blue, and orange. The switches also were included in Westek "Power Cord Kits" designed for use with bulk rope lights.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6339.
Consumers should not install the power switch supplied with the Westek rope lights. If the switch is already installed, stop using the lights immediately and unplug them. Consumers that have rope lights with on/off switches installed should call American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. to receive a free replacement power cord.
✅ 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 Home Center Stores, Including Home Depot And Lighting Showrooms, Sold These Rope Lights And Power Cord Kits Nationwide From April 1997 Through October 2000 For About $29 To $39 For The Rope Lighting Kits And $7 To $10 For The Power Cord Kit. 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-6339.
Consumers may call American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. toll-free at (800) 777-0801 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Home Center Stores, Including Home Depot And Lighting Showrooms, Sold These Rope Lights And Power Cord Kits Nationwide From April 1997 Through October 2000 For About $29 To $39 For The Rope Lighting Kits And $7 To $10 For The Power Cord Kit. Recall FAQ
Home Center Stores, Including Home Depot And Lighting Showrooms, Sold These Rope Lights And Power Cord Kits Nationwide From April 1997 Through October 2000 For About $29 To $39 For The Rope Lighting Kits And $7 To $10 For The Power Cord Kit. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights. The notice was published on April 18, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 270,000 units are potentially affected.