Product Recall Number: 07-542
Why was Pre-Lit Palm Trees recalled?
If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
Product Recall Number: 07-542
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Pre-Lit Palm Trees
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga. is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 Pre-Lit Palm Trees. If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.Name of Product: Pre-Lit Palm TreesUnits: About 1,200Importer: iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga.Hazard: If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of connectors overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: The recall involves four sizes of pre-lit Palm trees. There is a 7-foot Lighted Palm and a 7-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 5-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 4.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree, and a 2.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree. These palm trees are lit by rope lights. The tree trunks have golden-colored rope wrapped in a spiral. The palm leaves are lined along the edge with green rope lights.Sold by: Christmas Lights Etc.'s Web site from August 2006 through March 2007 for prices ranging to about $48 for the 2.5-foot tree through about $150 for the 7-foot Palm with Coconuts.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Lights Etc. toll-free at (866) 962-7382 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email them at CustomerService@christmaslightsetc.com.
Hazard Description: If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,200
Incidents: There have been four reports of connectors overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement.
Sold At: Christmas Lights Etc.'s Web site from August 2006 through March 2007 for prices ranging to about $48 for the 2.5-foot tree through about $150 for the 7-foot Palm with Coconuts.
Importers: iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed