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Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled February 18, 2015 · CPSC recall 15719 · Hayneedle

Hayneedle lighted Christmas tree (white)

Hayneedle lighted Christmas tree (green)

Base of the Hayneedle lighted Christmas tree with motor, light and color disc.

Hazard

The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 220

Incidents / injuries

Hayneedle has received 20 reports of incidents of smoke and a burning smell coming from the motor. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.

Contact

Hayneedle Inc. toll-free at (888) 880-4884 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hayneedle.com, then click on Recall for more information.

Product

Artificial Christmas trees

Manufacturer(s)

East-West Basics, of Hong Kong

Distributed by

Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.

Retailers

Hayneedle.com from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $100.

Made in

China

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