CPSC2011-02-16
Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard
Redwood Pacific Limited, of Hong Kong
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.
Sold at
Online from October 2007 to December 2010 for between $300 to $10,999.
Affected count
About 1,333
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Consumer contact
For additional information and a retrofit kit, contact the Christmas Tree Recall Hotline at (877) 694-2752 between noon and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at safety@balsamhill.com. Consumers may also visit the firm's website at www.balsamhill.com/recalls
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Balsam-Hill-Recalls-Pre-lit-Christmas-Trees-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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