The motor that turns the color disc can overheat
of ConsumerAffairs
Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb., is recalling about 220 artificial Christmas trees.
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
The company has received 20 reports of incidents of smoke and a burning smell coming from the motor. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
The trees, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Hayneedle.com from August 2014, to December 2014, for about $100.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.
Consumers may contact Hayneedle toll-free at (888) 880-4884 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.