Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard
Publish Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:30:00 GMTRecall Summary
Name of product:Artificially Lit Christmas Trees
Hazard:The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
GKI Bethlehem Lights at (800) 248-1434, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gkilights.com, clicking on “Resources” and then click on “Recall Notice.”
Report an Incident Involving this ProductRecall Details
Units
About 15,500
Description
This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. “Bethlehem Lights” is on the box and the instruction sheets.
Incidents/Injuries
QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail.
Sold exclusively at
QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree.
Distributor
GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.
Retailer
QVC of West Chester, Pa.
Manufactured in
China
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Bethlehem-Lights-Recalls-Christmas-Trees-Sold-Exclusively-by-QVC-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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