Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 23, 2011 · CPSC recall 12069 · Holiday

Hazard

The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 1,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact General Foam Plastic Corp. toll-free at (855) 277-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.genfoam.com

Product

Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets

Imported by

General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va.

Retailers

True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.

Made in

China

UPC

029033367980

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