CPSC2013-02-28
Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
Redwood Pacific Ltd., of Hong Kong
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.
Sold at
Online at www.balsamhill.com from July 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,250 and $3,550.
Affected count
About 700
Injuries reported
Balsam Hill has received 10 reports of the Christmas tree's remote control receiver box overheating and melting. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China, Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Consumer contact
Balsam Hill; toll free at (877) 694-2752 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.balsamhill.com and click on Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Balsam-Hill-Recalls-Pre-lit-Christmas-TreesDon't want to check this manually?
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