Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 18707
Affected scope: About 1,700

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

Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China recalled This recall involves Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug in Christmas tree. The full ….

Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China in December 21, 2017. Reason: The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the…. Verify recall #18707 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China issued this CPSC recall-The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: December 21, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18707 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 Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug in Christmas tree. The full foliage branches have fiber optic light strands that change color. Each tree comes with an AC power adapter that is attached to the gold tone colored base that holds the tree in place. The AC power adapter plugs into a standard household outlet. The 18 inch tall tree item number is 43560 and weighs about three pounds. The 31 inch tall tree item number is 43559 and weighs about four pounds. The item numbers can be found on the UPC barcode label on the box.

Reason for recall

The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas Tree and contact Melville for a full refund and free shipping. Melville is contacting purchasers 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	18707
Date reported	December 21, 2017
Date initiated	December 21, 2017
Recalling firm	Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China
Affected scope	About 1,700
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 recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas Tree and contact Melville for…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18707.

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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