Family Dollar Stores Announces Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper

Name of Product: Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper

Units: About 13,000

Importer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.

Hazard: The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.

Description: The recalled tree topper is a plastic star with a gold or silver metallic finish. The center of the tree topper is clear plastic center with a spinning disk with lights. “X’mas L.E.D. Spinning Tree Top” is written on the box.

Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the spinning star tree topper and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar toll-free at (800) 547-0359 Ext. 5365, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.familydollar.com/PDFs/recall/Recall-Poster12-09-05.pdf