CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled Oven Rack Guard is intended to be placed on an oven rack to prevent burns on the arms or wrist when placing items in or removing them from an oven. The Oven Rack Guard is off white in color, 18 inches long and contains five metal snaps that secure the Oven Rack Guard to the oven rack. The SKU number is 66262 and the UPC number is 15697769. Both numbers are located on the package.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Christmas Tree Shop location for a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 with calls accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, or visit the firm's website at www.christmastreeshops.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Christmas Tree Shops primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions in October 2010 for about $3.
Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of the product causing smoke or catching fire. Of those nine reports, three consumers reported property damage and five reported injuries, such as headache, sore throat, nausea and eye irritation from smoke.
Manufacturer
Gong Ming Xia Cun Plastic Mfy, Bao An, China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
11087
Product Information
Product Name
Oven Rack Guard
Product Type
Potholders or Oven Mitts or Hot Pads
Number of Units
About 430
Manufacturer Name
Gong Ming Xia Cun Plastic Mfy, Bao An, China
Imported By
Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.
Manufactured In
China