General Foam Plastic · Recalled
Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- 12
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.
The file
- Sold at
- True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.
- Product type
- Artificial Christmas Trees
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va.
Incident log
The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.
For additional information, contact General Foam Plastic Corp. toll-free at (855) 277-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.genfoam.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 23 2011; last revised APR 18 2016.
