Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard

Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 10078

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo. recalled The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angel….

Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo. in December 17, 2009. Reason: Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of …. Verify recall #10078 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: December 17, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10078 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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.

Product description

The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angels are white, gold and yellow and they are holding either a star or a set of bells.

Reason for recall

Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10078
Date reported	December 17, 2009
Date initiated	December 17, 2009
Recalling firm	Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo.
Affected scope	Not disclosed
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 tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angels are white, gold and yellow and they are holding either a star or a set of bells.. Recalled by Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo..

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 17, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10078.

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.

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