Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-02-16). Hazards: electric shock. About 1,333 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11723 |
| Published | 2011-02-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-25 |
| Product category | Artificial Christmas Trees |
| Products | Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees |
| Firm named in the title | Balsam Hill |
| Firms | Redwood Pacific Limited, of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Balsam Hill LLC, of Redwood City, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,333 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Online from October 2007 to December 2010 for between $300 to $10,999. |
Description
The trees are safe for indoor use only and are supplied with extension cords with warning labels stating "For indoor use only." The following models sold before Dec. 21, 2010 are affected by this recall: Tree Name Model Number Height Lighting Type Adirondack Evergreen 502 1282 6' Led Clear Adirondack Evergreen 502 1283 6' Led Multi Adirondack Evergreen 502 1284 7.5' Led Clear Adirondack Evergreen 502 1285 7.5' Led Multi Adirondack Evergreen 502 1286 9' Led Clear Adirondack Evergreen 502 1287 9' Led Multi Potted Colorado Mountain Spruce 502 1332 7' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1464 15' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1465 15' Led Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1466 15' Led Multi Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1469 20' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1470 20' Led Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1474 25' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1475 25' Led Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1476 25' Led Multi Model numbers for the trees are located on the cartons.
Hazard
Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product outdoors. If this product has been used exclusively indoors, consumers may continue to use it indoors. If consumers have used the tree outdoors or wish to use the tree outdoors, they must contact Balsam Hill to receive a free retrofit kit containing an outdoor extension cord.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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