Mr. Christmas Recalls Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 25067 · Dec 12, 2024 · Mr. Christmas
44,600
units affected
44,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25067
- Date
- Dec 12, 2024
- Company
- Mr. Christmas
- Units affected
- 44,600
- Product
- Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return it to their place of purchase to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 10 reports of overheating, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Target and Cracker Barrel stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Target.com and CrackerBarrel.com from July 2024 through November 2024 for between $25 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wireless decorative tree light controllers?
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return it to their place of purchase to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.