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U.S. CPSC November 30, 2001	Holiday Decoration Safety Tips for Avoiding Fires and Injuries Tips on choosing and using a Christmas tree, lighting, etc.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2002	CPSC Urges Consumers to Decorate Safely for the Holidays The holiday season should be merry and bright, not dangerous. Avoiding hazards such as dried out Christmas trees, unsafe lights and unattended burning candles could prevent thousands of injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 13, 2004	CPSC Announces Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and death.
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2007	iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2010	Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2006	Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards The lights have undersized wires which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2003	Comarco Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2009	Ten Tips to Keep Your Holiday Home Fire and Injury Free: Fires Lead the List of Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to make safety a factor in holiday decorating.
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U.S. CPSC December 2, 2010	CPSC Gives Consumers a Holiday Home Decorating Safety Guide The CPSC recommends the following 10 safety tips as a guide for safe decorating this year.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2005	Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,800 people for falls, cuts, shocks, and burns due to incidents involving faulty holiday lights, dried-out Chris tmas trees and other holiday decorations. Here are tips on avoiding these types of accidents.
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U.S. CPSC December 16, 2008	CPSC Releases "Do's and Don'ts" of Holiday Decorating The holiday season is here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to keep safety in mind as they decorate for the holidays.
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U.S. CPSC October 31, 2002	Snake Lights Recalled by Carlisle Co. The circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers. Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants nationwide provided the lights as a redemption prize from July 2002 through September 2002.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2002	Tea Lights Recalled by Home Interiors and Gifts Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
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U.S. CPSC August 5, 2008	Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2002	Thrifty Paper Co. Recalls Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2008	Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2001	Progress Lighting Recall Fluorescent Lights The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
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U.S. CPSC September 17, 2008	Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2003	Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Lights Recalled by Homier Distributing Co. These products have three or more of the following problems: undersized wiring, improper polarization, lack of overcurrent protection, inadequate grounding, flammable plastic handles, exposed live wires, sharp metal edges, and faulty electrical connections.
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2002	UL United Recalls Electrical Paintings The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2004	Chicago Imports Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC December 26, 2002	Brooklyn Lollipop Recall of Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2007	Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2011	Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
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U.S. CPSC September 12, 2002	Battery Chargers Recalled by Chargetek A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2001	Kids II Inc. Recall Pop Links Toys The tips on the links that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 12, 2004	Chicago Wholesale & Imports Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2011	AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire.
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