Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-02-18 · 15719
Hazards
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
Recall
Number
15719
Date
2015-02-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Artificial Christmas trees
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
East-West Basics, of Hong Kong
Retailer(s)
Hayneedle.com from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $100.
Distributor(s)
Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Country of manufacture
China
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.