Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported December 20, 2005
CPSC, Family Dollar Stores Announce Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper
The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
Verify with CPSC →
The CPSC recalled The recall involves external battery packs used with the Polaroid-brand portable DVD play… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Family Dollar Stores Announce Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 20, 2005. Reason: The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a …. Verify recall #06059 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard..
- Moderate
- severity level
- December 20, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06059 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #06059) was formally reported on December 20, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 13,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Electronics recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 609 electronics recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 13,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
The recall involves external battery packs used with the Polaroid-brand portable DVD players in 7-inch and 8-inch screen sizes. The 7-inch DVD player has model number PDV-0700 and the 8-inch player has a model number of PDV-0800. The players and battery packs are silver in color. The battery packs attach to the bottom of the DVD player and have the following serial numbers: DVD Model Number Battery Pack Serial Number Range PDV-0800 060300020000001 through 060300020018000 070300020008001 through 070300020020000 PDV-0700 04170303070001000001 through 04170303070001005000 04270303070001005001 through 04270303070001010000 05040303070001010001 through 05040303070001014000 05150303070001014101 through 05150303070001016100 05190303070001016101 through 05190303070001020100 05260303070001020101 through 05260303070001024100 06010303070001024401 through 06010303070001024900 060300010024101 through 060300010033523 060300010033524 through 060300010050100 070300010050101 through 070300010114100 080300010114101 through 080300010159100 090300010159101 through 090300010193100
Reason for recall
The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06059 |
| Date reported | December 20, 2005 |
| Date initiated | December 20, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 13,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (06059) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves external battery packs used with the Polaroid-brand portable DVD players in 7-inch and 8-inch screen sizes. The 7-inch DVD player has model number PDV-0700 and the 8-inch player has a model number of PDV-0800. The players and battery packs are silver in color. The battery packs attach to the bottom of the DVD player and have the following serial numbers: DVD Model Number Battery Pack Serial Number Range PDV-0800 060300020000001 through 060300020018000 070300020008001 through 070300020020000 PDV-0700 04170303070001000001 through 04170303070001005000 04270303070001005001 through 04270303070001010000 05040303070001010001 through 05040303070001014000 05150303070001014101 through 05150303070001016100 05190303070001016101 through 05190303070001020100 05260303070001020101 through 05260303070001024100 06010303070001024401 through 06010303070001024900 060300010024101 through 060300010033523 060300010033524 through 060300010050100 070300010050101 through 070300010114100 080300010114101 through 080300010159100 090300010159101 through 090300010193100. Units affected: About 13,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06059.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (06059) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
Nearby Recalls in This Category
Other recalls in the same product category, useful for spotting patterns across the same defect class or manufacturer.
CPSC Moderate
Projecting LED Finger Light Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory…
Shenzhen Bopu Product Design Co., Ltd., dba POPOOO, of China · 2026-07-02
CPSC Moderate
Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Failure to Al…
· 2026-06-25
CPSC Moderate
Raychy Children's Light Sneakers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandat…
· 2026-06-25
CPSC Moderate
Super Off-Road Solar Power Banks Recalled Due to Overheating; Imported by Spector & Co.
· 2026-06-25
CPSC Moderate
School Specialty Recalls Tip Restraint Kits Included in Childcraft Furniture Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death fro…
School Specialty, LLC, of Greenville, Wisconsin · 2026-06-11
Compare this recall with Projecting LED Finger Light Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Se… →
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 20, 2005. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.