The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·18707·Announced 2017-12-21

Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard

Melville Direct is recalling Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees because the AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity (significant injury reports or fire hazards).

Plain-English summary

Melville Direct LLC is recalling Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug-in Christmas trees. The recall involves 18-inch and 31-inch trees that feature fiber optic light strands and come with an AC power adapter attached to the base. The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received 449 reports of the AC power adapter overheating, and one injury has been reported. The trees were sold through the Bits and Pieces mail order catalog and online from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $50. Approximately 1,700 units were distributed in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas tree, and contact Melville for a full refund and free shipping. Melville is contacting purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Product Recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees
Manufacturer
Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Holiday Decorations
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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