CPSCGeneral Alert
Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due ...
Published: December 23, 2011Recall ID: 12069Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.
Affected Products
Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Holiday-Tree-Wreath-and-Garland-Set-Recalled-by-General-Foam-Plastic-Corp-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12069.12069a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12069.12069b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12069.12069c.jpg |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12069.12069d.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets |
| Products › Type | Artificial Christmas Trees |
| Products › Category I D | 67815 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 940 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2011-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 029033367980 |
| Recall Number | 12069 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact General Foam Plastic Corp. toll-free at (855) 277-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.genfoam.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |