Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
CPSC recall 14058 · announced December 16, 2013 · Seasonal Specialties · 1,800 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
The hazard
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.