Bethlehem Lights · Recalled
Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard
The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 15,500
- Reports
- 30
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $320–$398
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets.
The file
- Sold at
- QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree.
- Product type
- Seasonal Decoration
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.
Incident log
QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail.
GKI Bethlehem Lights at (800) 248-1434, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gkilights.com, clicking on "Resources" and then click on "Recall Notice."
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 26 2012; last revised JAN 13 2015.
