Artificially Lit Christmas Trees

CPSC Recall #13-714 — December 25, 2012

Recall #13-714 Date: December 25, 2012 Remedy: Refund

Product

Artificially Lit Christmas Trees

Description

The artificially lit Christmas tree base can overheat.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail.

Units Affected

About 15,500

Sold At

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

Manufactured In

China