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Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen

Reported: December 21, 2000 Initiated: December 21, 2000 #01060d

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 9,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.. Units affected: About 9,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.
What should consumers do?
Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01060d.