The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06554·Announced 2006-06-06

LTD Commodities Recalls Lighted Ficus Trees for Fire and Shock Hazards

LTD Commodities is recalling about 2,500 pre-lit ficus trees sold in 2005 because the attached lights have exposed wires that pose fire and electric shock risks.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

LTD Commodities LLC is recalling approximately 2,500 pre-lit 5-foot ficus trees sold with a green light string featuring 70 clear mini bulbs. The trees were sold via catalogs nationwide and shipped between November 27, 2005, and December 11, 2005, for about $24 each. The product includes a silver holograph UL sticker and cautionary label with UL File number E254698 and Model no. WL-70/2C.

The recall is being issued because the lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the lights, remove the light string from the ficus tree, and destroy the lights by cutting the cord. Consumers with affected lights will receive a free new UL-listed light string set, with shipments starting on June 12, 2006. For additional information, consumers can contact LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ltdcommodities.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lighted Ficus Tree
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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