WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard Sold Exclusively at True Value Hardware Stores.
Name of Product: Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets
Units: About 1,000
Importer: General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va. Manufactured in: China
Hazard: The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. True Value, True Value Item #136879 and UPC code 0 29033 36798 0 are printed on the product s box.
Sold exclusively at: True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund. For additional information, contact General Foam Plastic Corp. toll-free at (855) 277-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm s website at www.genfoam.com
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: www.saferproducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772
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