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Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 26, 2012 · CPSC recall 13714 · Bethlehem Lights

The foot pedal on the Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights base can overheat

Bethlehem Lights Scottsdale Christmas Tree

Hazard

The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 15,500

Incidents / injuries

QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported.

Description

This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets.

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail.

Contact

GKI Bethlehem Lights at (800) 248-1434, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gkilights.com, clicking on "Resources" and then click on "Recall Notice."

Product

Artificially Lit Christmas Trees

Distributed by

GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.

Retailers

QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →