Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 17, 2009 · CPSC recall 10078 · Christmas

Hazard

Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Incidents / injuries

Precious Moments has received two reported incidents involving the tree topper overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled tree toppers are 10-inch-tall vinyl angels with LED lighted wings. The angels are white, gold and yellow and they are holding either a star or a set of bells.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Precious Moments at (877) 778-7275 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.preciousmoments.com

Product

Precious Moments Angel Christmas Tree Toppers

Distributed by

Precious Moments Inc. of Carthage, Mo.

Retailers

Menards, Shopko and Blain's Farm and Fleet nationwide from August 2009 through December 2009 for about $18.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →