Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13714. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail.
CPSC recall 13714 has the recall date 26 Dec 2012. The notice names the firm GKI Bethlehem Lights. The recall has about 15,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Seasonal Decoration.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the QVC box. "Bethlehem Lights" is on the box and the instruction sheets. |
| Product | Artificially Lit Christmas Trees, About 15,500, Seasonal Decoration |
| Sold at | QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree. |
| Distributor | GKI Bethlehem Lights |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,500Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Seasonal Decoration
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name GKI Bethlehem Lights
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13714The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13714. https://recallregister.com/product/1486-bethlehem-lights-recalls-christmas-trees-sold-exclusively-by-qvc-due-t/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13714 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
QVC has received 30 reports of the tree base overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
QVC from July 2011 through November 2011 for $320 for the 6.5-foot tree and $398 for the 7.5-foot tree.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13714?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13714?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,500