CPSC2011-01-06
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard
Gong Ming Xia Cun Plastic Mfy, Bao An, China
Hazard
The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Christmas Tree Shop location for a full refund.
Sold at
Christmas Tree Shops primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions in October 2010 for about $3.
Affected count
About 430
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of the product causing smoke or catching fire. Of those nine reports, three consumers reported property damage and five reported injuries, such as headache, sore throat, nausea and eye irritation from smoke.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Oven Rack Guard
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 with calls accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, or visit the firm's website at www.christmastreeshops.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Christmas-Tree-Shops-Recalls-Oven-Rack-Guard-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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