CPSCJanuary 12, 2017

Nantucket Distributing Pre-Lit Christmas Trees recall: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Why was Nantucket Distributing Pre-Lit Christmas Trees recalled?

The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the pre-lit Christmas trees. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of the recalled product and all trees sold to consumers have been returned for a full refund. Contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at 888-287-3232 any time or by email at [email protected] for more information.

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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
Pre-Lit Globe Light Christmas trees
Company
Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (Huizhou Co. Ltd.), of Guangdong, China., Nantucket Distributing Co. LLC, of Middleboro, Mass.
Quantity
About 600
Sold at
Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shops andThat!, and andThat! stores from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $150.
Recall date
January 12, 2017
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of exposed wires and seven reports of blown fuses on display trees in stores. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves pre-lit artificial Christmas trees. The artificial Colorado Spruce trees are green and measure about 6½ feet tall. The trees contain five multi-colored incandescent and globe light strands. The SKU/UPC is 31738736. The SKU/UPC is located on the price tag affixed to the product packaging.

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