CPSC Recall in 2006: Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-067

Date: January 12, 2006

Product Name: Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 861,000 sets of Mini Light and Chasing Lights. These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.Name of Product: Mini Light and Chasing Light SetsUnits: About 861,000 setsImporter: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.Hazard: These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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 or E182192, or there is no UL number written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E254698 or E182192, or no UL number. The chasing light sets have UL number E254698 or there is no UL number written on the tag.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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.

Hazard Description:

These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 861,000 sets

Incidents:

None reported.

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.

Manufactured In:

China