Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2005
Release #06-013 		Cracker Barrel Recall Hotline: (888) 296-2721
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-0580


CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announce Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees

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: Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees

Units: About 3,700

Manufacturer: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® of Lebanon, Tenn.

Hazard: The tree could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Two overheating incidents resulted in trees melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees have the item number 233010. The tree is about 18-inches high and 8-inches wide with three tiers of bells and a lighted star at the top. Each tree has "Made in China" embossed on the bottom. The trees use eight "AA" 1.5-volt batteries.

Manufactured in: China

Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these trees immediately and contact Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com


Picture of Recalled Miniature Christmas Tree