Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8212.
This recall involves Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug in Christmas tree. The full foliage branches have fiber optic light strands that change color. Each tree comes with an AC power adapter that is attached to the gold tone colored base that holds the tree in place. The AC power adapter plugs into a standard household outlet. The 18 inch tall tree item number is 43560 and weighs about three pounds. The 31 inch tall tree item number is 43559 and weighs about four pounds. The item numbers can be found on the UPC barcode label on the box.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8212.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the Christmas Tree and contact Melville for a full refund and free shipping. Melville is contacting purchasers directly.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bits And Pieces Mail Order Catalog And Online At Www.bitsandpieces.com From October 2017 Through December 2017 For About $50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8212.
Melville toll-free at 866-503-6395 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Product Recalls for more information .
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Bits And Pieces Mail Order Catalog And Online At Www.bitsandpieces.com From October 2017 Through December 2017 For About $50. Recall FAQ
Bits And Pieces Mail Order Catalog And Online At Www.bitsandpieces.com From October 2017 Through December 2017 For About $50. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). The notice was published on December 21, 2017 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,700 units are potentially affected.