Recalls / 2017-12-21

Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

18707 · Recalled 2017-12-21 · CPSC page

18 inch multi colored fiber optic indoor plug in Christmas tree.

Description

This recall involves Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug in Christmas tree. The full foliage branches have fiber optic light strands that change color. Each tree comes with an AC power adapter that is attached to the gold tone colored base that holds the tree in place. The AC power adapter plugs into a standard household outlet. The 18 inch tall tree item number is 43560 and weighs about three pounds. The 31 inch tall tree item number is 43559 and weighs about four pounds. The item numbers can be found on the UPC barcode label on the box.

Hazards

The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 449 reports of the AC power adapter overheating. There was one injury reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas Tree and contact Melville for a full refund and free shipping. Melville is contacting purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees		About 1,700

Parties

Manufacturer: Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant
Importer: Melville Direct LLC, of Dedham, Mass.
Distributor: Melville Direct LLC, of Dedham, Mass.
Made in: China
Sold at: Bits, Pieces mail order catalog, online at www.bitsandpieces.com

Consumer contact

Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Product Recalls for more information .

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31 inch multi colored fiber optic indoor plug in Christmas tree

Source: CPSC recall 18707. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.