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LTD Commodities LLC Recalls Ficus Trees Sold with Lights for Fire and Shock Hazards

Reported: June 6, 2006 Initiated: June 6, 2006 #06554

Product Description

The pre-lit 5-foot ficus tree inside a bamboo basket includes a green light string featuring 70 clear mini bulbs wrapped and attached throughout the leaves and around the trunk. A silver holograph UL sticker and cautionary label with UL File number E254698, Model no. WL-70/2C is attached to the end of the cord. The end of the decorative light string includes a tag with the marking "E254698" and model number WL-70/2C similar to the label shown in the photograph.

Reason for Recall

The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the lights, remove the light string from the ficus tree and destroy the lights by cutting the cord. Consumers with affected lights will receive a free new UL-listed light string set, with shipments starting on June 12, 2006.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,500
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/LTD-Commodities-LLC-Recalls-Ficus-Trees-Sold-with-Lights-for-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The pre-lit 5-foot ficus tree inside a bamboo basket includes a green light string featuring 70 clear mini bulbs wrapped and attached throughout the leaves and around the trunk. A silver holograph UL sticker and cautionary label with UL File number E254698, Model no. WL-70/2C is attached to the end of the cord. The end of the decorative light string includes a tag with the marking "E254698" and model number WL-70/2C similar to the label shown in the photograph.. Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC, of Bannockburn, Ill.. Units affected: About 2,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the lights, remove the light string from the ficus tree and destroy the lights by cutting the cord. Consumers with affected lights will receive a free new UL-listed light string set, with shipments starting on June 12, 2006.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 6, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06554.

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