CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
CPSC recall 01127b. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the rope lights to remain energized. This poses a potential electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should not install the power switch supplied with the Westek rope lights. If the switch is already installed, stop using the lights immediately and unplug them. Consumers that have rope lights with on/off switches installed should call American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. to receive a free replacement power cord.
CPSC recall 01127b has the recall date 18 Apr 2001. The notice names the firm American Tack & Hardware. The recall has about 270,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Switches.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 270,000 |
| Description | Rope lights are lights inside a plastic cord used for decorative lighting. The on/off switches for the rope lights were included as an optional accessory for consumers to attach to the power cords. They consist of a rectangular white plastic box about 1 inch long. The box contains a wheel-type switch through the middle that rotates to turn the power on and off. The Westek "Rope Lighting Kits," which can be identified by the words "Westek" written on the plastic tube of the rope lights, were sold in 9-foot and 18-foot lengths in clear red, yellow, green, blue, and orange. The switches also were included in Westek "Power Cord Kits" designed for use with bulk rope lights. |
| Product | On/off switches sold in packages of Westek rope lights, About 270,000, Switches |
| Sold at | Home center stores, including Home Depot and lighting showrooms, sold these rope lights and power cord kits nationwide from April 1997 through October 2000 for about $29 to $39 for the Rope Lighting Kits and $7 to $10 for the Power Cord Kit. |
| Manufacturer | American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 270,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Switches
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name American Tack & Hardware
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 01127bThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01127b. https://recallregister.com/product/6339-cpsc-firms-announce-recall-of-on-off-switches-for-rope-and-cable-light/. 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 01127b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home center stores, including Home Depot and lighting showrooms, sold these rope lights and power cord kits nationwide from April 1997 through October 2000 for about $29 to $39 for the Rope Lighting Kits and $7 to $10 for the Power Cord Kit.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01127b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 270,000