Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10078 · announced December 17, 2009 · Precious Moments Inc. Of Carthage, Mo
The product
The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angels are white, gold and yellow and they are holding either a star or a set of bells.
The hazard
Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Precious Moments has received two reported incidents involving the tree topper overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Menards, Shopko and Blain's Farm and Fleet nationwide from August 2009 through December 2009 for about $18.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Precious Moments at (877) 778-7275 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.preciousmoments.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.