Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-058 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 16, 2013
- Brand
- Seasonal Specialties
- Category
- Lighting and electrical
- Products
- Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
- Hazard
- Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shock
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 1,800
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 7, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees · About 1,800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.; Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Seasonal Specialties appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Seasonal Specialties 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?
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees (About 1,800 units). This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
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