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Product recall · CPSCDecember 21, 2017Serious
Melville Direct Fiber Optic Christmas Trees
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas Tree and contact Melville for a full refund and free shipping. Melville is contacting purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Product Recalls for more information .
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,700
- Recall date
- December 21, 2017
- Brand
- Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China, Melville Direct LLC, of Dedham, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 449 reports of the AC power adapter overheating. There was one injury reported.
Bits and Pieces mail order catalog and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $50.
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: “Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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