Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-02-28). Hazards: burn, electric shock. Models: 6528502, 103913, 0112. About 700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13727 |
| Published | 2013-02-28 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Artificial Christmas Trees |
| Products | Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees |
| Firm named in the title | Balsam Hill |
| Firms | Redwood Pacific Ltd., of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Balsam Hill LLC, of Redwood City, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 700 |
| Model numbers | 6528502, 103913, 0112 |
| Hazard classes | burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.balsamhill.com from July 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,250 and $3,550. |
Description
The artificial Christmas trees are pre-lit with both multi-color and clear lights that are operated by a remote control. Some larger trees have two remote control receiver boxes attached to the tree. The Christmas trees are green and stand between 7 ½ and 15 feet tall. Trees with the following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the tree's packaging. Date code H1203 is printed on a white label on the back of the remote control box attached to the tree. Model Number Tree Name Lighting Type 6528502 103913 0112 12' Vermont White Spruce™ Color+Clear 6528502 130645 0112 15' California Baby Redwood Color+Clear 6528502 134152 0112 9' Colorado Mountain Spruce Color+Clear 6528502 134394 0112 12' Colorado Mountain Spruce Color+Clear 6528502 216632 0112 7.5' Aspen Estate Fir Color+Clear 6528502 248622 0112 9' BH Fraser Fir™ Color+Clear 6528502 296214 0112 12' California Baby Redwood Color+Clear 6528502 307403 0112 12' BH Fraser Fir™ Color+Clear 6528502 363842 0112 9' Vermont White Spruce™ Narrow Color+Clear 6528502 364143 0112 10' Vermont White Spruce™ Color+Clear 6528502 364453 0112 11' Vermont White Spruce™ Color+Clear 6528502 364762 0112 10' BH Fraser Fir™ Color+Clear
Hazard
The remote control receiver box attached to the Christmas tree can overheat and melt, posing burn and shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Christmas tree's remote control units and contact Balsam Hill for free replacement remote control devices. Balsam Hill is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Balsam Hill has received 10 reports of the Christmas tree's remote control receiver box overheating and melting. No injuries were reported.
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