When using Christmas lights, basic precautions should always be observed including the following light safety tips;

Your holiday lights are not toys! To avoid risk of fire, burns, personal injury and electric shock, the lights should not be played with or placed where small children can reach them.

Do not use Christmas lights outdoors unless the lights are marked suitable for Outdoor Christmas Lights use.

Seasonal lights are not intended for permanent installation or use. Store all lights in a dry cool storage area.

Do not mount or place your Indoor Christmas Light near gas or electric heaters, fireplaces, candles or other similar sources of heat.

Do not secure the holiday light sets with staples or nails since they could damage the protective wire coating.

Unplug the Christmas light bulbs when retiring for the night or if the lights are left unattended.

You can use an approved three pronged plug timer to turn your lights On and Off so you do not have to unplug your lights. See our Power Strips and Power Protection Supplies for more details.

Do not close your doors or windows on the Christmas lights or extension cords as this may damage the protective wire insulation.

Do not cover the Holiday Lights and Decorative Party Lights with cloth, paper or any material not part of the light set when in use.

If your Christmas lights are equipped with push-in type light bulbs, do not twist the holiday light bulbs. Pull the bulbs straight out of the light bulb socket.

To reduce the risk of overheating, replace any burned out light bulbs promptly. Make sure you use the same volt and wattage replacement light bulbs. For more information view our Replacement Christmas Light Bulbs products.

Always unplug your Christmas lights before installing or replacing the light bulbs.

Do not overload the electrical wiring of the holiday lights. Only connect the recommended amount of Christmas light sets [usually three sets if not stated in instructions] on one continuous light string.

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