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Mr. Christmas Recalls Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Due to Fire Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25067
Mr. Christmas Recalls Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Due to Fire Hazard
Mr. Christmas LLC, of Memphis, Tennessee · Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers
Product Description
This recall involves a decorative tree light controller that operates wirelessly to turn on holiday lights on a tree. The decorative controller contains two parts: a lever or a switch that can be pulled to turn the holiday lights on or off, and a separate white receiver that plugs into an outlet and into which the tree's holiday lights are plugged. The controller sold at Walmart and Cracker Barrel is shaped like a green, red and white peppermint candy with a candy cane on/off lever, and displays the words "Christmas Light Controller". The controller sold at Target is sold under the Wondershop™ brand and is shaped like a square on/off switch box with green, red and white balls, and displays the words "Tree Lighting Switch". The white wireless receptacle that is plugged into an outlet contains the words "Mr. Christmas" and one of these three model numbers printed on the white receptacle: 39611, 39612 or 39630.
Hazard
The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return it to their place of purchase to receive a full refund.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of overheating, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Mr. Christmas LLC, of Memphis, Tennessee has voluntarily recalled about 44,600 of Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on December 12, 2024. The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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