CPSC and NBG International Announce Recall of Christmas Lights
CPSC recall 02064. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers who have the recalled lights should stop using them immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement set of Christmas lights.
CPSC recall 02064 has the recall date 13 Dec 2001. The notice names the firm NBG International. The recall has about 100,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lights (Seasonal).
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and NBG International have not received any reports of injuries or incidents associated with these Christmas lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent electric shocks and fires. |
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| Units | 100,000 |
| Description | The Rice Christmas lights are 21 feet long with 140 non-replaceable mini-bulbs. The lights have a control box that allows for an eight-function, four-way flashing light show. The attached 3-inch control box has a round dial on top numbered "1" through "8." The wires are available in three colors: black, white or green. The lights have a fused plug, and are sold in a green box that includes the writings "Rice Light," "140 Mini Bulb String" and "MADE IN CHINA." There is no mark of an independent testing laboratory. When purchasing or using decorative holiday lights, CPSC recommends the following safety tips: - Make sure the lights contain a mark of a recognized testing lab such as UL, ETL, etc. - Use only lights that have fused plugs - If used outdoors, be certain the lights are rated for outdoor use. - To prevent overheating, replace burned-out bulbs promptly with the same wattage bulbs. - Discard any lights with frayed or damaged wires. - When using an extension cord, make sure that it is rated for the intended use. |
| Product | Rice Light decorative Christmas lights, About 100,000, Lights (Seasonal) |
| Sold at | Novelty and holiday stores sold these lights nationwide, from June 1998 through November 2001, for between $7 and $10. |
| Importer | NBG International Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 100,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Lights (Seasonal)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name NBG International
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 02064The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02064. https://recallregister.com/product/2063-cpsc-and-nbg-international-announce-recall-of-christmas-lights/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 02064 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and NBG International have not received any reports of injuries or incidents associated with these Christmas lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent electric shocks and fires.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Novelty and holiday stores sold these lights nationwide, from June 1998 through November 2001, for between $7 and $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02064?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 100,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China