Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 23, 2011 CPSC #12069

Quick answer

Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12069, announced on December 23, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to true value for a full refund.. Affected brand: General Foam Plastic Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.

Affected products

Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets

Recalled brands

General Foam Plastic Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.

Recall date

December 23, 2011

Categories

Artificial Christmas Trees

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12069?

CPSC recall #12069 covers Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 23, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.

What is the remedy for recall #12069?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12069 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to true value for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Holiday-Tree-Wreath-and-Garland-Set-Recalled-by-General-Foam-Plastic-Corp-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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