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Fire / OverheatingDecember 26, 2012CPSC #13714

Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Lighting
Units affected
15,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets.

Hazard

The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree.

Photos

The foot pedal on the Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights base can overheatBethlehem Lights Scottsdale Christmas Tree
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