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U.S. CPSC October 20, 2005	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. They were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99, and have the item number 233010.
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U.S. CPSC May 31, 2005	Cables To Go Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.
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U.S. CPSC February 12, 2008	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC September 23, 2010	Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2008	Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2010	Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009	Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004	Fluorescent Light Fixtures Recalled by Progress Lighting The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
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U.S. CPSC January 29, 2008	Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2004	New York Zion Trading Corp. Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008	ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011	Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside.
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U.S. CPSC August 10, 2006	Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2010	Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2007	Cooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating in the event of a power failure.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2004	Chicago Imports Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2008	Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004	CESSO, LLC Recall of Tree Stand Components If the "Tree Lounge" is subjected to significant impact from a heavy load, a tube on the leveler can crack. If the leveler is installed beneath the "Tree Lounge," the bolts attaching the leveler to the "Tree Lounge" can bend or begin to pull through the leveler. In either of these circumstances, users can lose their balance and possibly fall.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2006	Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2011	LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard The LED night lights can overheat, smolder, and melt which may cause minor burns to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC January 7, 2010	Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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U.S. CPSC November 18, 2008	Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC December 14, 2009	Ten Tips to Keep Your Holiday Home Fire and Injury Free: Fires Lead the List of Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to make safety a factor in holiday decorating.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2008	Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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U.S. CPSC December 2, 2010	CPSC Gives Consumers a Holiday Home Decorating Safety Guide The CPSC recommends the following 10 safety tips as a guide for safe decorating this year.
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U.S. CPSC December 13, 2004	CPSC Announces Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and death.