About 220 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees made by East-West Basics are being recalled because the motor in the base can overheat. This defect poses a fire hazard, and there have been 20 reports of smoke and a burning smell coming from the motors. These trees were sold on Hayneedle.com from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $100. Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug these trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund.
The motor that rotates a multi-colored disc at the base of the tree can overheat during use. This creates a risk of fire, as evidenced by 20 reports of smoke and burning odors emitted from the motor unit.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.
Hayneedle lighted Christmas tree (white)
Hayneedle lighted Christmas tree (green)
Base of the Hayneedle lighted Christmas tree with motor, light and color disc.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response