The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13714·Announced 2012-12-26

Bethlehem Lights Recalls Artificially Lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard

Bethlehem Lights is recalling approximately 15,500 artificially lit Christmas trees sold by QVC because the base can overheat, 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 30 reports of overheating, melting, or smoking, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bethlehem Lights is recalling approximately 15,500 units of the 6.5-foot and 7.5-foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. The recall involves model numbers H191953 and H191954, which were sold exclusively by QVC from July 2011 through November 2011. The trees were manufactured in China and distributed by GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.

The recall is being issued because the Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard. QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting, or smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree. They should contact QVC to receive a refund, as QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail. Consumers can also contact GKI Bethlehem Lights at (800) 248-1434 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gkilights.com.

The recalled product

Product
Artificially Lit Christmas Trees
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Decoration
Hazard
Affected units
15,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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