The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 1,800
Hazard: The electrical components of the tree’s light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
Description: This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The trees are green and stand 7½ 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 box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
Sold exclusively at: Menards stores nationwide and at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
Remedy: Return the tree to Menards for a refund.
Contact: Call 800-353-3116 or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com.
