Holiday Decorations Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

General Foam Plastic Corporation has recalled Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include a battery box that powers lights on the artificial wreath that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The set includes two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland.

The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets.

True Value,” “True Value Item #136879” and “UPC code 0 29033 36798 0” are printed on the product’s box.

The set was sold exclusively at True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40. The battery box that powers lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Click HERE to view the recall announcement from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and additional photos of the product.

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