Nantucket Distributing Recalls Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 17728 · announced January 12, 2017 · Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (huizhou Co. Ltd.) · 600 units affected
The product
This recall involves pre-lit artificial Christmas trees. The artificial Colorado Spruce trees are green and measure about 6½ feet tall. The trees contain five multi-colored incandescent and globe light strands. The SKU/UPC is 31738736. The SKU/UPC is located on the price tag affixed to the product packaging.
The hazard
The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the pre-lit Christmas trees. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of the recalled product and all trees sold to consumers have been returned for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of exposed wires and seven reports of blown fuses on display trees in stores. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shops andThat!, and andThat! stores from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $150.
Consumer contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at 888-287-3232 any time or by email at bargains@christmastreeshops.com 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.