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Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: December 21, 2017
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Summary

Melville Direct is recalling about 1,700 Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug-in Christmas trees because the AC power adapter can overheat. The firm has received 449 reports of the adapters overheating, including one reported injury. These 18-inch and 31-inch tall trees feature color-changing fiber optic light strands and were sold through the Bits and Pieces catalog and website between October and December 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters and contact the company for a full refund.

Risk

The AC power adapter can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers and their property. There have been 449 incidents of overheating and one reported injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your Christmas tree to see if it is a Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug-in model with a gold-tone base.
  2. Verify the item number on the UPC barcode label on the product box: Item number 43560 for the 18-inch tall tree (weighs about 3 lbs) or Item number 43559 for the 31-inch tall tree (weighs about 4 lbs).
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled power adapters and unplug them from the Christmas tree and the wall outlet.
  4. Contact Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on 'Product Recalls' to receive a full refund and free shipping instructions.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions about this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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.

Contact: Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Product Recalls for more information .

Affected Products

Product: Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Tree (18-inch)
Model:
43560
Date Ranges: October 2017 - December 2017
Product: Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Tree (31-inch)
Model:
43559
Date Ranges: October 2017 - December 2017

Product Images

18 inch multi colored fiber optic indoor plug in Christmas tree.

18 inch multi colored fiber optic indoor plug in Christmas tree.

31 inch multi colored fiber optic indoor plug in Christmas tree

31 inch multi colored fiber optic indoor plug in Christmas tree

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18707
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China
Sold By: Bits and Pieces mail order catalog and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $50.
Distributor: Melville Direct LLC, of Dedham, Mass.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Melville Direct LLC, of Dedham, Mass.
Contact: Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Product Recalls for more information .
Agency Last Updated: December 21, 2017

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