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Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24733
Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert)
SLIS, of China · Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights
Product Description
This recall involves Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights. The recalled lights are a nine-foot strand of 20 LED clear bulbs with white light, for use with batteries and/or USB input. They were sold in three different packages: Everyday (SKU: BHSTL24) Christmas (SKU: XSTL24) and Halloween (SKU: HSTL24) The SKU number can be found on the back of the packaging.
Hazard
The bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet, presenting burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled string lights and contact DM Merchandising for a full refund and information on how to take part in this recall. DM Merchandising is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the recalled string lights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 34,600 of Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights was announced on December 7, 2023 by the CPSC. The bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet, presenting burn and fire hazards. SLIS, of China initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should obtain a full refund by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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