CPSC recall 03028
Snake Lights
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-05-02
On 2025-05-02 the CPSC announced a recall of Snake Lights by The Carlisle, citing the circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03028 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-10-31 |
| Published | 2025-05-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | The Carlisle |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Snake Lights | The recalled lights were made in China and have the model number 8311, which can be found on the package. The blue, red, green, or multi-colored lights are about 17 inches in height and have a curved colored piece of glass (the bulb) that inserts into a black base. When the snake light is turned on it gives off the appearance of "lightning" running through the lamp and into the bulb. "Snake Light" is written on the bottom of the light.
Reason
The circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
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/2003/CPSC-and-Carlisle-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Snake-Lights-
RecallRadar indexes public recall notices from the FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC. The official agency notice is the authoritative source. Always confirm details at the linked source before acting.