LTD Commodities LLC Recalls Ficus Trees Sold with Lights for Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-06-06 · 06554
Hazards
The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
Recall
Number
06554
Date
2006-06-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lighted Ficus Tree
Companies
Retailer(s)
Catalogs nationwide and shipped between November 27, 2005 through December 11, 2005 for about $24.
Distributor(s)
LTD Commodities LLC, of Bannockburn, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The pre-lit 5-foot ficus tree inside a bamboo basket includes a green light string featuring 70 clear mini bulbs wrapped and attached throughout the leaves and around the trunk. A silver holograph UL sticker and cautionary label with UL File number E254698, Model no. WL-70/2C is attached to the end of the cord. The end of the decorative light string includes a tag with the marking "E254698" and model number WL-70/2C similar to the label shown in the photograph.