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Pre-Lit Palm Trees

CPSC Recall #07-542 — April 23, 2007

Recall #07-542 Date: April 23, 2007 Remedy: Replace

Product

Pre-Lit Palm Trees

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga. is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 Pre-Lit Palm Trees. If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.Name of Product: Pre-Lit Palm TreesUnits: About 1,200Importer: iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga.Hazard: If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of connectors overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: 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.Sold by: 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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Lights Etc. toll-free at (866) 962-7382 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email them at [email protected].

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement.

Units Affected

About 1,200

Sold At

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.

Importer

iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga.

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 Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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