CPSCGeneral Alert
Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Haz...
Published: December 26, 2012Recall ID: 13714Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets.
Affected Products
Artificially Lit Christmas Trees
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bethlehem-Lights-Recalls-Christmas-Trees-Sold-Exclusively-by-QVC-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.136291.13714a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | The foot pedal on the Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights base can overheat |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.136294.13714b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bethlehem Lights Scottsdale Christmas Tree |
| Hazards › Name | The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Artificially Lit Christmas Trees |
| Products › Type | Seasonal Decoration |
| Products › Category I D | 67814 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,500 |
| Recall I D | 1486 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail. |
| Retailers › Name | QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree. |
| Recall Date | 2012-12-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets. |
| Distributors › Name | GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 13714 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | GKI Bethlehem Lights at (800) 248-1434, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gkilights.com, clicking on "Resources" and then click on "Recall Notice." |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |