CPSCDecember 16, 2013

Seasonal Specialties Pre-lit Christmas Trees recall: Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards

Why was Seasonal Specialties Pre-lit Christmas Trees recalled?

The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund. Contact: Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

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: 741895425478

Product
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Company
Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Quantity
About 1,800
Sold at
Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
Recall date
December 16, 2013
Incidents / injuries
Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.

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