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Fire / OverheatingApril 24, 2007CPSC #07542

iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards

Product
Lighting
Units affected
1,200
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recall involves four sizes of pre-lit Palm trees. There is a 7-foot Lighted Palm and a 7-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 5-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 4.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree, and a 2.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree. These palm trees are lit by rope lights. The tree trunks have golden-colored rope wrapped in a spiral. The palm leaves are lined along the edge with green rope lights.

Hazard

If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.

Injuries

There have been four reports of connectors overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Christmas Lights Etc.'s Web site from August 2006 through March 2007 for prices ranging to about $48 for the 2.5-foot tree through about $150 for the 7-foot Palm with Coconuts.

Photos

Recalled Pre-Lit Palm TreeRecalled Pre-Lit Palm Tree
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