Hayneedle · Recalled
Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- About 220
- Reports
- 20
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base.
The file
- Sold at
- Hayneedle.com from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $100.
- Product type
- Artificial Christmas Trees
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- East-West Basics, of Hong Kong, Hayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Incident log
Hayneedle has received 20 reports of incidents of smoke and a burning smell coming from the motor. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.
Hayneedle Inc. toll-free at (888) 880-4884 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hayneedle.com, then click on Recall for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
