CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announce Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees

Recalled October 20, 2005 · CPSC recall 06013 · Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®

Hazard

The tree could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these trees immediately and contact Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Units

About 3,700

Incidents / injuries

Two overheating incidents resulted in trees melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees have the item number 233010. The tree is about 18 inches high and 8 inches wide with three tiers of bells and a lighted star at the top. Each tree has "Made in China" embossed on the bottom. The trees use eight "AA" 1.5-volt batteries.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these trees immediately and contact Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, call Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com

Product

Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees

Manufacturer(s)

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, of Lebanon, Tenn.

Retailers

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99.

Made in

China

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