Earlier this week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that you shouldn't allow these Chinese-made string lights to string you along ....
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Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert)
Name of Product:
Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights
Hazard:
The bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet, presenting burn and fire hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 07, 2023
Units: About 34,600
Consumer Contact
DM Merchandising at 800-548-6784 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@dmmerch.com; or online at https://247dm.com/globalassets/episerver-forms/0923-recall_string-lights.pdf or https://247dm.com and click on “Important Recall Information” for more information.
Recall Details
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.
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.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received three reports of the recalled string lights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Gift stores and boutiques nationwide and online from August 2023 through September 2023 for between $10 and $13.
Manufacturer(s): SLIS, of China
Importer(s):
DM Merchandising Inc., of Elmhurst, Illinois
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 24-733
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Talk about a string of bad luck ....
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