Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
CPSC Recall #11-723 — February 15, 2011
Product
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Description
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product outdoors. If this product has been used exclusively indoors, consumers may continue to use it indoors. If consumers have used the tree outdoors or wish to use the tree outdoors, they must contact Balsam Hill to receive a free retrofit kit containing an outdoor extension cord.
Units Affected
About 1,333
Sold At
Online from October 2007 to December 2010 for between $300 to $10,999.
Manufacturer
Redwood Pacific Limited, of Hong Kong
Importer
About 1,333
Manufactured In
China