Based on low quality of all holiday LED light strings sold between Oct. 1 and Nov. 18, 2010, Home Depot has declared a voluntary recall.

Considering these Christmas lights do not meet the quality standards set for the firm's product lines, including the colour of the bulbs, the mechanisms holding the lights, and concerns the plastic can chip and break off easily, Home Depot decides to ask all customers who have purchased this product to discontinue use and return them to their local Home Depot store for a full refund.

At the same time, the company also stresses there are no safety hazards involved. When asked if there would be new lights available, Tiziana Baccega, Home Depot Canada spokesperson, said "No, there are no new lights in our stores right now. We are directing customers to other retailers for the Christmas season."