| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| April 24, 2007 Alert #07-542 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Pre-Lit Palm Trees
Units: About 1,200
Importer: iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga.
Hazard: If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of connectors overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: The recall involves four sizes of pre-lit Palm trees. There is a 7-foot Lighted Palm and a 7-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 5-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 4.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree, and a 2.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree. These palm trees are lit by rope lights. The tree trunks have golden-colored rope wrapped in a spiral. The palm leaves are lined along the edge with green rope lights.
Sold by: Christmas Lights Etc.'s Web site from August 2006 through March 2007 for prices ranging to about $48 for the 2.5-foot tree through about $150 for the 7-foot Palm with Coconuts.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Lights Etc. toll-free at (866) 962-7382 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email them at CustomerService@christmaslightsetc.com