CPSC2015-02-18
Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
East-West Basics, of Hong Kong
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.
Sold at
Hayneedle.com from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $100.
Affected count
About 220
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Artificial Christmas trees
Consumer contact
Hayneedle Inc. toll-free at (888) 880-4884 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hayneedle.com, then click on Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Hayneedle-Recalls-Fiber-Optic-Lighted-Christmas-Trees-Made-by-East-West-BasicsDon't want to check this manually?
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