Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12069 · Dec 23, 2011 · General Foam Plastic Corp.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12069
- Date
- Dec 23, 2011
- Company
- General Foam Plastic Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets
- Product type
- Artificial Christmas Trees
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.
What can happen
The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled brookfield entry way tree sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.