Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 21, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

18707

Brand / firm

Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China

Sold / distributed

Bits and Pieces mail order catalog and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $50.

Why it was recalled

The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug in Christmas tree. The full foliage branches have fiber optic light strands that change color. Each tree comes with an AC power adapter that is attached to the gold tone colored base that holds the tree in place. The AC power adapter plugs into a standard household outlet. The 18 inch tall tree item number is 43560 and weighs about three pounds. The 31 inch tall tree item number is 43559 and weighs about four pounds. The item numbers can be found on the UPC barcode label on the box.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas Tree and contact Melville for a full refund and free shipping. Melville is contacting purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.