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Home & Furniture/Home Decor

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

Agency Publication Date: December 26, 2012
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Summary

GKI Bethlehem Lights is recalling approximately 15,500 Scottsdale artificial Christmas trees with Never Fail Lights because the tree base can overheat. There have been 30 reports of the base overheating, melting, or smoking, though no injuries have been reported. These 6.5-foot and 7.5-foot trees were sold exclusively through QVC between July 2011 and November 2011. Consumers should immediately stop using these trees and contact QVC for a full refund.

Risk

The internal components of the Christmas tree base and its foot pedal can overheat during use. This pose a significant fire hazard as the base can melt or smoke, potentially igniting the tree or surrounding home furnishings.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your Christmas tree base or the original QVC shipping box for model numbers H191953 (6.5-foot tree) or H191954 (7.5-foot tree).
  2. Verify if the instruction sheet or box is branded with 'Bethlehem Lights' and check the tree base for a label that says 'Instant Power Technology'.
  3. Immediately unplug the Christmas tree and stop using it if it matches the recalled model numbers.
  4. Contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 to receive a full refund; QVC is also reaching out to known purchasers directly by mail.
  5. For additional questions, you can contact GKI Bethlehem Lights at (800) 248-1434 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.gkilights.com and click on 'Recall Notice'.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for further consumer safety information.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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.

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

Affected Products

Product: Bethlehem Lights 6.5' Scottsdale Ready Shape Tree with Never Fail Lights
Model:
H191953
Date Ranges: July 2011 - November 2011
Product: Bethlehem Lights 7.5' Scottsdale Ready Shape Tree with Never Fail Lights
Model:
H191954
Date Ranges: July 2011 - November 2011

Product Images

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

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13714
Status: Active
Sold By: QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree.
Distributor: GKI Bethlehem Lights of Taunton, Mass.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 15,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
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, clicking on "Resources" and then click on "Recall Notice."
Agency Last Updated: January 13, 2015

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