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Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen

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  • Recalled Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree
Name of Product:
Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree
Hazard:

A color wheel in the tree stand that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 21, 2000
Units:

About 9,000

Consumer Contact

Call Walgreen Co. at (847) 914-3973 for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

PRODUCT: Christmas Trees - Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 artificial Christmas trees with fiber optic lights. The trees are 3 feet tall and are decorated with fiber optic lights, candles, and a star topper. The lights change from purple, to red, to yellow, to green to blue. The tree stand is gold decorated with a ribbon and holly motif. They were sold in a cardboard box labeled in part, "Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree." A picture of the tree appears on the front of the box. Walgreens nationwide sold the trees this holiday season for about $40. 

PROBLEM: A color wheel in the tree stand that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire. 

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Two reports of the color wheel overheating and melting. No injuries were reported. 

WHAT TO DO: Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Call Walgreen Co. at (847) 914-3973 for more information. 

Remedy:

Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Two reports of the color wheel overheating and melting. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:
Walgreens nationwide sold the trees this holiday season for about $40.
Recall number:
01-060d

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