Product Recall Number: 25-067
Why was Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers recalled?
The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 25-067
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-12-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers
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 Description: The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 44,600
Incidents: The firm has received 10 reports of overheating, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return it to their place of purchase to receive a full refund.
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.
Importers: Target Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota for Wondershop™ branded products; Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas for Mr. Christmas-branded products; and CBOCS Distribution Inc., of Lebanon, Tennessee for Cracker Barrel-branded products.
Manufacturers: Mr. Christmas LLC, of Memphis, Tennessee
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed