CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The electrical components of the tree's light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
Injuries
Menards has received two reports of the tree's light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
14058
Product Information
Product Name
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Product Type
Artificial Christmas Trees
Number of Units
About 1,800
Imported By
Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Manufactured In
China