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Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireDec 26, 2012
The foot pedal on the Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights base can overheat
The foot pedal on the Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights base can overheat
Bethlehem Lights Scottsdale Christmas Tree
Bethlehem Lights Scottsdale Christmas Tree

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported.

Product description

This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets.

Sold on

QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree.

Contact the company

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, clicking on "Resources" and then click on "Recall Notice."

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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