Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.

Recall #: 15719
Affected scope: About 220

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

East-West Basics, of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in ….

Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fir… was recalled by East-West Basics, of Hong Kong in February 18, 2015. Reason: The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and conta…. Verify recall #15719 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

East-West Basics, of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire..

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agency class: February 18, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15719 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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

This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base.

Reason for recall

The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.

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	15719
Date reported	February 18, 2015
Date initiated	February 18, 2015
Recalling firm	East-West Basics, of Hong Kong
Affected scope	About 220
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 and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedl…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 18, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15719.

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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