CPSC recall 78001
Le Gran Imports Christmas light replacement bulbs
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-12-17
On 2014-12-17 the CPSC announced a recall of Le Gran Imports Christmas light replacement bulbs by Le Gran Imports, citing fire & Fire-Related Burn.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 78001 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 1978-01-03 |
| Published | 2014-12-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Le Gran Imports |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Le Gran Imports Christmas light replacement bulbs; Le Grand Imports Christmas Lamps | January 3, 1978 Release # 78-001 Decorative Christmas Light Bulbs Recalled WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 3) -- Le Gran Imports, Long Beach, California, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced that Le Gran Imports is voluntarily withdrawing from sale certain imported Christmas light replacement bulbs which were made in Taiwan. The Commission staff discovered a defect in some of the bulbs which could create a fire or shock hazard when electrical current is first applied. The defect is a thin strand of wire approximately l/4" in length or longer, which may protrude from the side of the bulb base or from the solder tip at the base of the bulb. Consumers who may have purchased these replacement bulbs are urged to immediately inspect them to see if a thin strand of wire is protruding from the side of the bulb base or from the solder tip at the base of the bulb. If a protruding wire is present, the bulb is defective and should not be used. The consumer should return the defective bulbs to the place of purchase for exchange or refund. The bulbs subject to the defect are identified on the package as Item No. LC-7005P size 7 l/2. The words "Christmas Lamps" and the name "Le Gran Imports" also appear on the package. The bulbs, sold five to a package, retailed for approximately $.75ยข or less and were sold nationwide. Le Gran Imports and the Commission warn that other distributors may have imported these same bulbs from Taiwan and may be selling them under different brand names. The consumer is cautioned to inspect all such replacement light bulbs before installing them in decorative lighting fixtures
Reason
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
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/1978/Decorative-Christmas-Light-Bulbs-Recalled
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