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Fire / OverheatingDecember 23, 2011CPSC #12069

Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Artificial Christmas Trees
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.

Hazard

The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.

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