Bethlehem Lights Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC recall: Fire Hazard
Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Bethlehem Lights Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC recalled?
The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: GKI Bethlehem Lights at (800) 248-1434, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gkilights.com, clicking on "Resources" and then click on "Recall Notice."
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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Artificially Lit Christmas Trees
- Company
- GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.
- Quantity
- 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.
- Recall date
- December 26, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets.