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Pre-lit artificial Christmas tree

CPSC Recall #17-728 — January 12, 2017

Recall #17-728 Date: January 12, 2017 Remedy: Dispose

Product

Pre-lit artificial Christmas tree

Description

This recall involves pre-lit artificial Christmas trees. The artificial Colorado Spruce trees are green and measure about 61/2 feet tall. The trees contain five multi-colored incandescent and globe light strands. The SKU/UPC is 31738736. The SKU/UPC is located on the price tag affixed to the product packaging.

Hazard

The fuse on the pre-lit artificial Christmas tree can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received one report of exposed wires and seven reports of blown fuses on display trees in stores. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the pre-lit Christmas trees. The firm is no longer in business. The recall remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.

Units Affected

About 600

Sold At

Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shops andThat!, and andThat! stores from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $150.

Manufacturer

Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (Huizhou Co. Ltd.), of Guangdong, China.

Importer

Nantucket Distributing Co. LLC, of Middleboro, Mass.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Dispose. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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