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Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen

U.S. CPSCFireDec 21, 2000
Recalled Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree
Recalled Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree

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

Hazard

A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.

Remedy

Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Two reports of the color wheel overheating and melting. No injuries were reported.

Product description

The trees are 3 feet tall and are decorated with fiber optic lights, candles, and a star topper. The lights change from purple, to red, to yellow, to green to blue. The tree stand is gold decorated with a ribbon and holly motif. They were sold in a cardboard box labeled, in part, "Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree." A picture of the tree appears on the front of the box.

Sold on

Walgreens nationwide sold the trees this holiday season for about $40.

Contact the company

Call Walgreen Co. at (847) 914-3973 for more information.

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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