CPSC recall 02065
Miniature Christmas lights
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-08-08
On 2025-08-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Miniature Christmas lights by Winstar International, citing these lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02065 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-12-13 |
| Published | 2025-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Winstar International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Miniature Christmas lights | These are miniature Christmas lights with 100 lights on each string of various colors, including green, blue, red, yellow, purple and clear. The plug has "125V-3A" imprinted on it. There is no other labeling on the string of lights, and no mark of an independent testing laboratory. The packaging is a red box with a photo of a Christmas tree on the right side and a window showing the lights inside. Writing on the box includes, "JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD," "100 MINIATURE LIGHTS," "FIVE-WAY FLASHER," "PRE-TESTED," and "ENERGY SAVER."
Reason
These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Winstar-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Christmas-Light-Sets
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