CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announce Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees
CPSC recall 06013 · announced October 20, 2005 · Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® · 3,700 units affected
The product
These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees have the item number 233010. The tree is about 18 inches high and 8 inches wide with three tiers of bells and a lighted star at the top. Each tree has "Made in China" embossed on the bottom. The trees use eight "AA" 1.5-volt batteries.
The hazard
The tree could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these trees immediately and contact Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Two overheating incidents resulted in trees melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.