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Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards

Reported: December 16, 2013 Initiated: December 16, 2013 #14058

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,800
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Seasonal-Specialties-Recalls-Pre-lit-Christmas-Trees

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 1,800.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 16, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14058.

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