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Product Recall
Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard
7’ Potted Colorado Mountain SpruceAdirondack Evergreen
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Recall Date: February 16th, 2011
Type: Christmas Tree Lights
Units: About 1,333
Hazards: Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using this product outdoors. If this product has been used exclusively indoors, consumers may continue to use it indoors. If consumers have used the tree outdoors or wish to use the tree outdoors, they must contact Balsam Hill to receive a free retrofit kit containing an outdoor extension cord.
Description
The trees are safe for indoor use only and are supplied with extension cords with warning labels stating “For indoor use only.” The following models sold before Dec. 21, 2010 are affected by this recall: Tree NameModel NumberHeightLighting Type Adirondack Evergreen 502 1282 6' Led Clear Adirondack Evergreen 502 1283 6' Led Multi Adirondack Evergreen 502 1284 7.5' Led Clear Adirondack Evergreen 502 1285 7.5' Led Multi Adirondack Evergreen 502 1286 9' Led Clear Adirondack Evergreen 502 1287 9' Led Multi Potted Colorado Mountain Spruce 502 1332 7' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1464 15' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1465 15' Led Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1466 15' Led Multi Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1469 20' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1470 20' Led Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1474 25' Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1475 25' Led Clear Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree 502 1476 25' Led Multi Model numbers for the trees are located on the cartons.
Images:
7’ Potted Colorado Mountain SpruceAdirondack Evergreen
Adirondack Evergreen
Rockefeller Pine – Giant Tree
Warning label on the cord indicates “FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.”
Consumer Contact:
For additional information and a retrofit kit, contact the Christmas Tree Recall Hotline at (877) 694-2752 between noon and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]. Consumers may also visit the firm’s website at www.balsamhill.com/recallsInjuries:
None reported.
Manufacturers:
Redwood Pacific Limited, of Hong Kong
Retailers:
Online from October 2007 to December 2010 for between $300 to $10,999.
Importers:
About 1,333
