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Fire / OverheatingDecember 16, 2013CPSC #14058

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

Product
Artificial Christmas Trees
Units affected
1,800
Remedy
refund

What 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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.

Photos

Twinkling Pine Artificial Christmas Tree -BoxTwinkling Pine Artificial Christmas Tree -Tag
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