The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12099·Announced 2012-02-01

Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Hurricane Style Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Hurricane Style Lights because an electrical short circuit can cause smoke and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund.

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 fire hazard where smoke was reported, but no injuries 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

Christmas Tree Shops is recalling approximately 4,500 Hurricane Style Lights due to a fire hazard. The recalled product is a circular lamp with a white metal basket, a moveable handle, and a colored glass insert in blue, pink, or green. It uses a mini light bulb. The model number "DML0593" and SKU/UPC number "000015806710" are printed on the price tag attached to the product.

The recall is being issued because an electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. The firm has received one report of the product causing smoke and a burning smell. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The lights were sold at Christmas Tree Shops locations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions from December 2010 through November 2011 for about $7. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 or visit www.christmastreeshops.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hurricane Style Lights
Manufacturer
Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
4,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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