Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-02-18). Hazards: fire, burn. About 220 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15719 |
| Published | 2015-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-18 |
| Product category | Artificial Christmas Trees |
| Products | Artificial Christmas trees |
| Firm named in the title | Hayneedle |
| Firms | East-West Basics, of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 220 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Hayneedle.com from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base.
Hazard
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Hayneedle has received 20 reports of incidents of smoke and a burning smell coming from the motor. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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