CPSCGeneral Alert
Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard
Published: December 17, 2009Recall ID: 10078Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angels are white, gold and yellow and they are holding either a star or a set of bells.
Affected Products
Precious Moments Angel Christmas Tree Toppers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Christmas-Tree-Toppers-Recalled-by-Precious-Moments-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0332d3cfdd334dc692b9a05c031ef4f5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Angel Tree Topper |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7ec407e465c940bbb3b3d3c5c0967dec.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Angel Tree Topper |
| Hazards › Name | Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Precious Moments has received two reported incidents involving the tree topper overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Precious Moments Angel Christmas Tree Toppers |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Recall I D | 78 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Menards, Shopko and Blain's Farm and Fleet nationwide from August 2009 through December 2009 for about $18. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angels are white, gold and yellow and they are holding either a star or a set of bells. |
| Distributors › Name | Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo. |
| Recall Number | 10078 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Precious Moments at (877) 778-7275 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.preciousmoments.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |