Nantucket Distributing Recalls Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17728 · Jan 12, 2017 · Nantucket Distributing
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17728
- Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Company
- Nantucket Distributing
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Pre-Lit Globe Light Christmas trees
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pre-lit globe light christmas trees?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, 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.