[Recalled] Artificial Christmas trees — This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical… | CPSC 2015-02-18
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Artificial Christmas trees |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | East-West Basics, of Hong Kong |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 15719 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 18 February 2015 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base. Hazards: The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
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