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-714.
"Cable lights", also known as rope lights, are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The on/off switches for the cable 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 switches were included in 36-inch and 6-, 9-, 12-, 18-, and 24-foot lengths in power pack kits, which are designed for use with bulk cable lights. The cable lights are clear and have the words "Cable LightsTM" written on the plastic tubing.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-714.
Consumers should not install the power switch supplied with the cable lights. If the switch is already installed, stop using the lights immediately and unplug them. Consumers that have cable lights with on/off switches installed should call Light Tech 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, Lowe's, And Other Lighting Showrooms, Sold These Cable Light And Power Cord Kits Nationwide, From September 1997 Through October 2000, For About $12 To $65 For The Cable Lights And $7 To $9 For The Power Cord Kits. 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-714.
Consumers may call Light Tech toll-free at (800) 485-3080 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Home Center Stores, Including Home Depot, Lowe's, And Other Lighting Showrooms, Sold These Cable Light And Power Cord Kits Nationwide, From September 1997 Through October 2000, For About $12 To $65 For The Cable Lights And $7 To $9 For The Power Cord Kits. Recall FAQ
Home Center Stores, Including Home Depot, Lowe's, And Other Lighting Showrooms, Sold These Cable Light And Power Cord Kits Nationwide, From September 1997 Through October 2000, For About $12 To $65 For The Cable Lights And $7 To $9 For The Power Cord Kits. 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 350,000 units are potentially affected.