Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15719 · Feb 18, 2015 · Hayneedle
220
units affected
220
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15719
- Date
- Feb 18, 2015
- Company
- Hayneedle
- Units affected
- 220
- Product
- Artificial Christmas trees
- Product type
- Artificial Christmas Trees
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base.
What can happen
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hayneedle has received 20 reports of incidents of smoke and a burning smell coming from the motor. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Hayneedle.com from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled artificial christmas trees?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.