CPSC Recall in 2017: Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-707

Date: December 21, 2017

Product Name: Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees

Recall Description:

This recall involves Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plug in Christmas tree. The full foliage branches have fiber optic light strands that change color. Each tree comes with an AC power adapter that is attached to the gold tone colored base that holds the tree in place. The AC power adapter plugs into a standard household outlet. The 18 inch tall tree item number is 43560 and weighs about three pounds. The 31 inch tall tree item number is 43559 and weighs about four pounds. The item numbers can be found on the UPC barcode label on the box.

Hazard Description:

The AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,700

Incidents:

The firm has received 449 reports of the AC power adapter overheating. There was one injury reported.

Sold At:

Bits and Pieces mail order catalog and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $50.

Manufactured In:

China