The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10078·Announced 2009-12-17

Precious Moments Angel Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Precious Moments is recalling Angel Christmas Tree Toppers because undersized wiring can cause the switch assembly to overheat and melt, 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 two reported overheating incidents, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Precious Moments is recalling Angel Christmas Tree Toppers due to a fire hazard. The recalled products are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings, available in white, gold, and yellow, holding either a star or a set of bells. The hazard exists because undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt.

Precious Moments has received two reported incidents involving the tree topper overheating, but no injuries have been reported. The tree toppers were sold at Menards, Shopko, and Blain's Farm and Fleet nationwide from August 2009 through December 2009 for about $18. The products were manufactured in China and distributed by Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo.

Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Precious Moments at (877) 778-7275 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's website at www.preciousmoments.com.

The recalled product

Product
Precious Moments Angel Christmas Tree Toppers
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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