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Target Holiday Lights

January 13, 2006
Target is recalling abaout 861,000 sets of its Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets. The lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. “Mini Light Set” or “Chasing Light Set” is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E182191. There is no UL number written on the chasing light set.

The lights were sold at Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count set; $2 for the 100-count set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.

Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm’s Web site at www.Target.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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