Nantucket Distributing Recalls Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-728 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 12, 2017
- Brand
- Nantucket Distributing
- Category
- Lighting and electrical
- Products
- Pre-Lit Globe Light Christmas trees
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 600
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 12, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves pre-lit artificial Christmas trees. The artificial Colorado Spruce trees are green and measure about 6½ feet tall. The trees contain five multi-colored incandescent and globe light strands. The SKU/UPC is 31738736. The SKU/UPC is located on the price tag affixed to the product packaging.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Pre-Lit Globe Light Christmas trees · About 600 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shops andThat!, and andThat! stores from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $150.; Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (Huizhou Co. Ltd.), of Guangdong, China.; Nantucket Distributing Co. LLC, of Middleboro, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of exposed wires and seven reports of blown fuses on display trees in stores. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at 888-287-3232 any time or by email at bargains@christmastreeshops.com for more information.
Recall history and context
Nantucket Distributing appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Nantucket Distributing 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 Globe Light Christmas trees (About 600 units). This recall involves pre-lit artificial Christmas trees.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pre-lit Christmas trees. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of the recalled product and all trees sold to consumers have been returned for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 12, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.