Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
USHoliday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
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 |
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