Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 12222. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumer should immediately stop using the light sets and return the product to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 12222 has the recall date 12 Jul 2012. The notice names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The recall has about 280,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Christmas Tree Lights.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There were three reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 280,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The recalled decorative light sets have "200 Mini Lights" and "Multi Lights, Green Wire" printed on the red box. The product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S. |
| Product | 200 Mini Lights, About 280,000, Christmas Tree Lights |
| Sold at | Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8. |
| Firm | The CPSC notice gives the name of a person as the firm. This site does not show the names of persons. |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Christmas Tree Lights
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 280,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Christmas Tree Lights
- 0%
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12222The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12222. https://recallregister.com/product/1091-family-dollar-stores-recalls-decorative-light-sets-due-to-fire-and-ele/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12222 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There were three reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Family Dollar stores from September 2011 through December 2011 for $8.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12222?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12222?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 280,000