The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06059·Announced 2005-12-20

Family Dollar Recalls Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper for Fire Hazard

Family Dollar is recalling about 13,000 Spinning Star Christmas Tree Toppers because they can melt or smoke near the switch, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reports of melting and smoking, but no injuries, fires, or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Family Dollar Stores is recalling approximately 13,000 Spinning Star Christmas Tree Toppers. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Family Dollar on December 20, 2005.

The recalled tree toppers can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which poses a fire hazard. Family Dollar has received eight reports of the tree topper melting or smoking. There are no reports of fires, injuries, or property damage.

The products were sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $8. Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Decorations
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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