Willis Electric has recalled about 99,000 Home Accents Holiday 7.5-foot and 9-foot artificial Christmas trees because the foot-pedal controller can overheat. There have been 509 reports of overheating, including one report of a burn injury. These trees were sold exclusively at Home Depot from June 2019 through December 2019. Consumers should immediately stop using the foot-pedal controller and contact Willis Electric for a free replacement.
The foot-pedal controller used to switch between lighting modes can malfunction and overheat during use. This defect creates a burn hazard for anyone touching the controller and has already resulted in one reported injury and over 500 incidents of overheating.
Consumers should immediately stop using the foot-pedal controller, dispose of it and contact Willis Electric for free replacement foot pedal controller.
Recalled foot pedal controller and adapter with Christmas tree
Recalled foot pedal controller
Recalled foot pedal controller with adapter
Label on the Christmas tree’s cord
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