CPSC recall 09140
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights by Universal Distribution Center, citing the lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09140 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-03-04 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Universal Distribution Center |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights | The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.
Reason
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire 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/2009/Holiday-Lights-Recalled-by-Universal-Distribution-Center-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazard
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