Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-12-21). Hazards: fire, burn. About 9,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01060d |
| Published | 2000-12-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-13 |
| Product category | Artificial Christmas Trees |
| Products | Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree |
| Firm named in the title | Walgreen |
| Firms | Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 9,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Walgreens nationwide sold the trees this holiday season for about $40. |
Description
The trees are 3 feet tall and are decorated with fiber optic lights, candles, and a star topper. The lights change from purple, to red, to yellow, to green to blue. The tree stand is gold decorated with a ribbon and holly motif. They were sold in a cardboard box labeled, in part, "Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree." A picture of the tree appears on the front of the box.
Hazard
A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.
Remedy
Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Two reports of the color wheel overheating and melting. No injuries were reported.
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