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CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announce Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees

Recall 06-013 · October 20, 2005 · Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®

What to doConsumers should stop using these trees immediately and contact Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-013 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 20, 2005
Brand
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 3,700
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees have the item number 233010. The tree is about 18 inches high and 8 inches wide with three tiers of bells and a lighted star at the top. Each tree has "Made in China" embossed on the bottom. The trees use eight "AA" 1.5-volt batteries.

Is my product affected?

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  • Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees · About 3,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99.; Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, of Lebanon, Tenn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Two overheating incidents resulted in trees melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, call Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com

Recall history and context

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® 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?

Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees (About 3,700 units). These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees have the item number 233010.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using these trees immediately and contact Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for instructions on receiving a full refund.

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