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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2000
CPSC CONTACT: Kim Dulic
Release # 01-060d
(301) 504-7058
Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen
PRODUCT: Christmas Trees - Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill., is
voluntarily recalling about 9,000 artificial Christmas trees with fiber
optic lights. The trees are 3 feet tall and are decorated with fiber
optic lights, candles, and a star topper. The lights change from purple,
to red, to yellow, to green to blue. The tree stand is gold decorated
with a ribbon and holly motif. They were sold in a cardboard box
labeled in part, "Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree." A picture
of the tree appears on the front of the box. Walgreens nationwide sold
the trees this holiday season for about $40.
PROBLEM: A color wheel in the tree stand that is used to light the trees
can overheat and catch fire.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Two reports of the color wheel overheating and
melting. No injuries were reported.
WHAT TO DO: Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the
store where purchased for a full refund. Call Walgreen Co. toll-free at (877) 510-0167 for more information.
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unreasonable risks of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer
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