CPSC2017-12-21
Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China
Hazard
The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas Tree and contact Melville for a full refund and free shipping. Melville is contacting purchasers directly.
Sold at
Bits and Pieces mail order catalog and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $50.
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
The firm has received 449 reports of the AC power adapter overheating. There was one injury reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees
Consumer contact
Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Product Recalls for more information .
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Melville-Direct-Recalls-Fiber-Optic-Christmas-Trees-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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