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Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen

Recall 01060d · December 21, 2000 · Walgreen

What to doStop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
01060d (CPSC)
Recall date
December 21, 2000
Brand
Walgreen
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 9,000
Last updated by CPSC
January 13, 2026

What was recalled

The trees are 3 feet tall and are decorated with fiber optic lights, candles, and a star topper. The lights change from purple, to red, to yellow, to green to blue. The tree stand is gold decorated with a ribbon and holly motif. They were sold in a cardboard box labeled, in part, "Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree." A picture of the tree appears on the front of the box.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree · About 9,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree
Recalled Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Walgreens nationwide sold the trees this holiday season for about $40.; Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

Two reports of the color wheel overheating and melting. No injuries were reported.

Consumer contact

Call Walgreen Co. at (847) 914-3973 for more information.

Recall history and context

Walgreen appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Walgreen recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree (About 9,000 units). The trees are 3 feet tall and are decorated with fiber optic lights, candles, and a star topper.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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