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Seasonal Specialties Pre-lit Christmas Trees
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
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 unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Who to contact: Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,800
- Recall date
- December 16, 2013
- Brand
- Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
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: “Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards”
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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