Family Dollar Stores Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2005
Release #06-059

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359, choose Option 1, then Ext. 5365
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Family Dollar Stores Announce Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper

Units: About 13,000

Importer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.

Hazard: The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received eight reports of the tree topper melting or smoking. There are no reports of fires, injuries or property damage.

Description: The recalled tree topper is a plastic star with a gold or silver metallic finish. The center of the tree topper is clear plastic center with a spinning disk with lights. "X'mas L.E.D. Spinning Tree Top" is written on the box.

Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar toll-free at (800) 547-0359, choose Option 1, then Ext. 5365, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com