The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11723·Announced 2011-02-16

Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard

Balsam Hill is recalling pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold before December 21, 2010, because they were advertised for outdoor use but supplied with indoor-only extension cords, posing an electrical shock hazard.

What this means for you

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 (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Balsam Hill LLC is recalling approximately 1,333 pre-lit artificial Christmas trees manufactured by Redwood Pacific Limited. The affected trees were sold online from October 2007 to December 2010 for prices ranging from $300 to $10,999. The specific models affected include the Adirondack Evergreen, Potted Colorado Mountain Spruce, and Rockefeller Pine - Giant Tree, with model numbers located on the cartons.

The recall is due to an electrical shock hazard. Trees advertised before December 21, 2010, as suitable for indoor and outdoor use were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only. The cords bear warning labels stating "For indoor use only." Using these cords outdoors creates a risk of electrical shock. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected trees outdoors. If the trees have been used exclusively indoors, consumers may continue to use them indoors. If consumers have used the trees outdoors or wish to use them outdoors, they must contact Balsam Hill to receive a free retrofit kit containing an outdoor extension cord. Consumers can contact the Christmas Tree Recall Hotline at (877) 694-2752 between noon and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Manufacturer
Redwood Pacific Limited, of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Artificial Christmas Trees
Hazard
Affected units
1,333

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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