CPSCGeneral Alert
iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards
Published: April 24, 2007Recall ID: 07542Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves four sizes of pre-lit Palm trees. There is a 7-foot Lighted Palm and a 7-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 5-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 4.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree, and a 2.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree. These palm trees are lit by rope lights. The tree trunks have golden-colored rope wrapped in a spiral. The palm leaves are lined along the edge with green rope lights.
Affected Products
Pre-Lit Palm Trees
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/iObjectSolutions-Inc-Recalls-Pre-Lit-Palm-Trees-Due-to-Shock-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0dfb71ccb14d431ba0487c93789775ea.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Pre-Lit Palm Tree |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d92e29a76e694804baeb7e28225a710c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Pre-Lit Palm Tree |
| Hazards › Name | If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been four reports of connectors overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Pre-Lit Palm Trees |
| Products › Type | Lights (Seasonal) |
| Products › Category I D | 2031 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 3815 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these palm trees immediately and contact the retailer to receive a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | iObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Christmas Lights Etc.'s Web site from August 2006 through March 2007 for prices ranging to about $48 for the 2.5-foot tree through about $150 for the 7-foot Palm with Coconuts. |
| Recall Date | 2007-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves four sizes of pre-lit Palm trees. There is a 7-foot Lighted Palm and a 7-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 5-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 4.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree, and a 2.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree. These palm trees are lit by rope lights. The tree trunks have golden-colored rope wrapped in a spiral. The palm leaves are lined along the edge with green rope lights. |
| Recall Number | 07542 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Christmas Lights Etc. toll-free at (866) 962-7382 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email them at CustomerService@christmaslightsetc.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |