The electrical components of the tree’s light strings can overheat and melt
December 17, 2013Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Seasonal Specialties of Eden Prairie, Minn., is recalling about 1,800 pre-lit artificial Christmas trees.
The electrical components of the tree’s light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
Two reports of the tree’s light strings overheating, melting or smoking have been received. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
The trees, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Consumers may contact Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.