Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-12-16). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. Models: 287-1261. About 1,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14058 |
| Published | 2013-12-16 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Artificial Christmas Trees |
| Products | Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees |
| Firm named in the title | Seasonal Specialties |
| Firms | Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,800 |
| Model numbers | 287-1261 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00741895425478 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300. |
Description
This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
Hazard
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
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