Holiday Tree recall
Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Holiday Tree recalled?
The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact General Foam Plastic Corp. toll-free at (855) 277-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.genfoam.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 029033367980
- Product
- Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets
- Company
- General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.
- Recall date
- December 23, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.