Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-12-21 · 18707
Hazards
The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
18707
Date
2017-12-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China
Retailer(s)
Bits and Pieces mail order catalog and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $50.
Importer(s)
Melville Direct LLC, of Dedham, Mass.
Distributor(s)
Melville Direct LLC, of Dedham, Mass.
Country of manufacture
China
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.