Fiber Optic Christmas Trees (East-West Basics) – fire hazard (2015)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Artificial Christmas trees
Brand
East-West Basics, of Hong Kong
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
East-West Basics, of Hong Kong is recalling Artificial Christmas trees. The hazard is: The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled trees are white with a silver base and green with a black base.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled Christmas trees and contact Hayneedle for a full refund. Hayneedle is contacting consumers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026