Family Dollar X’mas L.E.D. Tree Top Spinning Star Christmas Tree Toppers

Description: Family Dollar Stores Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2005 Release #06-059 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359, choose Option 1, then 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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, choose Option 1, then 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 [Learn More]