Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09140
Recall Date
2009-03-04
Manufacturer
Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J.
Units Affected
About 52,000
Products Involved
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28