Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-12-23 · 12069
Hazards
The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
12069
Date
2011-12-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.
Importer(s)
General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va.
Country of manufacture
China
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.