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Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards

Agency Publication Date: December 16, 2013
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Summary

Seasonal Specialties is recalling approximately 1,800 Enchanted Forrest brand Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees because the light string components can overheat and melt. There have been two reports of the lights smoking or melting, which can lead to fires or electrical shocks. These 7.5-foot green trees feature 400 twinkling LED lights and were sold exclusively at Menards between September and November 2013. Consumers should immediately stop using the tree and return it for a full refund.

Risk

The electrical wiring and components within the light strings can malfunction and overheat, causing the plastic to melt or smoke. This creates a direct risk of fire in the home, as well as potential burn or electrical shock injuries to anyone touching the tree.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the retail box or the red tag attached to a tree branch for model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478.
  2. Immediately unplug the Christmas tree and stop using it to prevent the risk of overheating.
  3. Return the recalled Christmas tree to any Menards store location to receive a full refund.
  4. For more information, contact Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on 'Recall Information' at the bottom of the page.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.

Contact: Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Enchanted Forrest Twinkling Pine Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree (7.5 ft.)
Model:
287-1261
UPC Codes:
741895425478
Date Ranges: September 2013 - November 2013

Product Images

Twinkling Pine Artificial Christmas Tree -Box

Twinkling Pine Artificial Christmas Tree -Box

Twinkling Pine Artificial Christmas Tree -Tag

Twinkling Pine Artificial Christmas Tree -Tag

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14058
Status: Active
Sold By: Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,800
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Contact: Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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