LTD Commodities LLC Recalls Ficus Trees Sold with Lights for Fire and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-06-06). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: WL-70/2C. About 2,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06554 |
| Published | 2006-06-06 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-09 |
| Product category | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products | Lighted Ficus Tree |
| Firm named in the title | LTD Commodities LLC |
| Firms | LTD Commodities LLC, of Bannockburn, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,500 |
| Model numbers | WL-70/2C |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Catalogs nationwide and shipped between November 27, 2005 through December 11, 2005 for about $24. |
Description
The pre-lit 5-foot ficus tree inside a bamboo basket includes a green light string featuring 70 clear mini bulbs wrapped and attached throughout the leaves and around the trunk. A silver holograph UL sticker and cautionary label with UL File number E254698, Model no. WL-70/2C is attached to the end of the cord. The end of the decorative light string includes a tag with the marking "E254698" and model number WL-70/2C similar to the label shown in the photograph.
Hazard
The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lights, remove the light string from the ficus tree and destroy the lights by cutting the cord. Consumers with affected lights will receive a free new UL-listed light string set, with shipments starting on June 12, 2006.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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