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Consumer product recall

Sears Canada Inc. recalls WholeHome Noel 70 L.E.D. Lights

Starting date:
December 17, 2015
Posting date:
December 17, 2015
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Electrical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-56348

Affected products

WholeHome Noel 70 L.E.D. Lights

Product description

This recall involves the WholeHome Noel 70 L.E.D. light string in warm white, for indoor and outdoor use.  The product can be identified by the model number 25074, UPC number 45025074001, CSA file number 223812 and manufacture date code 07/2015. Consumers are able to locate the model number, CSA file number and manufacture date code on the white tag affixed to the wire.

Hazard identified

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the seasonal lights may pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.

Neither Health Canada nor Sears Canada Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Number sold

Approximately 2,649 units were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled product was sold from September 2015 to December 2015.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Retailer
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Manufacturer
Apex Chance Ltd.
Dongguan
Guangdong
CHINA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seasonal lights and return them to a Sears Department Store to obtain a refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Sears by telephone at 1-800-267-3277.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.