Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 13743. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 13743 has the recall date 24 Jul 2013. The notice names the firm Big Lots. The recall has about 29,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Outdoor Lighting.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 29,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a 15-foot long cord. "Holiday Light Bulbs" and "10-Piece Set" appear on the top and two long sides of the packaging. "J.S.N.Y. # 4482" and the Universal Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to the lighting string. The UL symbol, "Decorative Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192," "A411458D1" and "For Indoor and Outdoor Use" appear on one label. "E326856," "Model No.DS-10L/1F(0.08)" and "MADE IN CHINA" are on the other label. |
| Product | Holiday Light Bulb Sets, About 29,500, Outdoor Lighting |
| Sold at | Big Lots stores nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $10. |
| Importer | Big Lots |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 29,500Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Outdoor Lighting
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Big Lots
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2014 | Big Lots Recalls Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard |
| 8 Aug 2013 | Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard |
| 16 Jun 2011 | Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds |
| 14 Dec 1995 | CPSC, Consolidated Stores Announce Mini-Hammock Recall |
| 15 May 1995 | CPSC, Consolidated Stores Corp. Announce Mini Puzzle Recall |
| 23 May 1994 | Ground Fault Interrupter Extension Cord Recalled Due To Electric Shock Hazard |
| 12 Apr 1990 | Consolidated Stores Recalls Pacifiers Sold In Odd Lots And Big Lots Stores |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13743The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13743. https://recallregister.com/product/1515-big-lots-recalls-holiday-pathway-lights-due-to-fire-hazard-recall-aler/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13743 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Big Lots stores nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $10.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13743?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13743?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 29,500