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

Active Recall Announced December 21, 2017 CPSC #18707

Quick answer

Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #18707, announced on December 21, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, Melville Direct LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees

Recalled brands

Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, Melville Direct LLC

Remedy

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 date

December 21, 2017

Categories

Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18707?

CPSC recall #18707 covers Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 21, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #18707?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18707 is 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.. 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 Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/2018/Melville-Direct-Recalls-Fiber-Optic-Christmas-Trees-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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