Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
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The hazard
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents reported: Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Contact: Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
About this recall
This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC