October 21, 2005
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is recalling about 3,700 Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees. The tree could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Two overheating incidents resulted in trees melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
The trees were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
