Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees

Name of product:

Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees

Hazard:

The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.

Remedy:

Refund

Recall date:

December 16, 2013

Units:

About 1,800

Consumer Contact:

Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ? 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 retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold Exclusively At:

Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.

Importer:

Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

14-058

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Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards

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