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Christmas Tree Shops Oven Rack Guard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Christmas Tree Shop location for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 with calls accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, or visit the firm's website at www.christmastreeshops.com
The product
The recalled Oven Rack Guard is intended to be placed on an oven rack to prevent burns on the arms or wrist when placing items in or removing them from an oven. The Oven Rack Guard is off white in color, 18 inches long and contains five metal snaps that secure the Oven Rack Guard to the oven rack. The SKU number is 66262 and the UPC number is 15697769. Both numbers are located on the package.
Details
- Units affected
- About 430
- Recall date
- January 6, 2011
- Brand
- Gong Ming Xia Cun Plastic Mfy, Bao An, China, Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received nine reports of the product causing smoke or catching fire. Of those nine reports, three consumers reported property damage and five reported injuries, such as headache, sore throat, nausea and eye irritation from smoke.
Christmas Tree Shops primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions in October 2010 for about $3.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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