STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than 34,000 mini string lights are being recalled for burn and fire hazards, according to a notice by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights, imported by DM Merchandising, are recalled because the bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet — presenting burn and fire risks. CPSC received three reports of the recalled string lights overheating.
No injuries have been reported.
The recalled lights are a nine-foot strand of 20 LED clear bulbs with white light, for use with batteries and/or USB input. They were sold in three different packages: Everyday (SKU: BHSTL24), Christmas (SKU: XSTL24), and Halloween (SKU: HSTL24). The SKU number can be found on the back of the packaging.
They were sold at gift stores and boutiques nationwide and online from August 2023 through September 2023 for between $10 and $13.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled string lights and contact DM Merchandising for a full refund and information on how to take part in this recall. DM Merchandising is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Reach DM Merchandising at 800-548-6784, email at [email protected]; or go online at https://247dm.com/globalassets/episerver-forms/0923-recall_string-lights.pdf or https://247dm.com and click on “Important Recall Information” for more information.
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