Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
Recall 14058 · Dec 16, 2013 · Seasonal Specialties
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14058
- Date
- Dec 16, 2013
- Company
- Seasonal Specialties
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
- Product type
- Artificial Christmas Trees
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
What can happen
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pre-lit artificial christmas trees?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
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.