iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards
Recall 07542 · Apr 24, 2007 · iObjectSolutions Inc.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07542
- Date
- Apr 24, 2007
- Company
- iObjectSolutions Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Pre-Lit Palm Trees
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves four sizes of pre-lit Palm trees. There is a 7-foot Lighted Palm and a 7-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 5-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 4.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree, and a 2.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree. These palm trees are lit by rope lights. The tree trunks have golden-colored rope wrapped in a spiral. The palm leaves are lined along the edge with green rope lights.
What can happen
If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been four reports of connectors overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Christmas Lights Etc.'s Web site from August 2006 through March 2007 for prices ranging to about $48 for the 2.5-foot tree through about $150 for the 7-foot Palm with Coconuts.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pre-lit palm trees?
Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
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.