Precious Moments · Recalled
Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard
Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- Not stated
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $18
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angels are white, gold and yellow and they are holding either a star or a set of bells.
The file
- Sold at
- Menards, Shopko and Blain's Farm and Fleet nationwide from August 2009 through December 2009 for about $18.
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo.
Incident log
Precious Moments has received two reported incidents involving the tree topper overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Precious Moments at (877) 778-7275 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.preciousmoments.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 17 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
