CPSC2013-12-16
Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
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.
Sold at
Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
Affected count
About 1,800
Injuries reported
Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Consumer contact
Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Seasonal-Specialties-Recalls-Pre-lit-Christmas-TreesDon't want to check this manually?
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