FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2005
Release #06-059
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359 Ext. 5365
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Family Dollar Stores Announce Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper
Units: About 13,000
Importer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which
could pose a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received eight reports of the tree
topper melting or smoking. There are no reports of fires, injuries or
property damage.
Description: The recalled tree topper is a plastic star with a gold or
silver metallic finish. The center of the tree topper is clear plastic
center with a spinning disk with lights. "X'mas L.E.D. Spinning Tree
Top" is written on the box.
Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from September 2005 through
December 2005 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree
topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar
toll-free at (800) 547-0359 Ext. 5365, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.familydollar.com