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.

Sears Canada has recalled its decorative WholeHome Noel 70 L.E.D. light string in warm white. (Photo courtesy of Canadian government)

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

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.