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CPSC recall · Reported January 12, 2017

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
17728
Affected scope
About 600
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The recall

Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (Huizhou Co. Ltd.), of Guangdong, China. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard..

Moderate
severity level
January 12, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17728 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17728) was formally reported on January 12, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (Huizhou Co. Ltd.), of Guangdong, China. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 600.

The documented reason for this recall is: The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing 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 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 … — 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 — 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 600

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy — what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 17728
Date reported January 12, 2017
Date initiated January 12, 2017
Recalling firm Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (Huizhou Co. Ltd.), of Guangdong, China.
Affected scope About 600
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 pre-lit Christmas trees. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of the recalled …

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  • 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?
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.. Recalled by Baozhaolai Metal Manufactory (Huizhou Co. Ltd.), of Guangdong, China.. Units affected: About 600.
Why was this product recalled?
The fuse on the product can overheat and blow, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17728.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17728) 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.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported January 12, 2017.

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