Fire and burn

Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2015-02-18. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 220Units
2015-02-18Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base.
The hazard
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
Injuries
Hayneedle has received 20 reports of incidents of smoke and a burning smell coming from the motor. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.

The details

ProductsArtificial Christmas trees
Made byEast-West Basics
Made inChina
CPSC recall number15719
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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