Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards

The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 16078
Affected scope: About 2,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The Philips Harmonize™ Synchronized Music and Lighting System Model is an electrical cont….

Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; S… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 19, 2016. Reason: The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it and contact Seasonal Speci…. Verify recall #16078 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: January 19, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16078 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Philips Harmonize™ Synchronized Music and Lighting System Model is an electrical control box for decorative lighting (e.g. Christmas lights). When plugged into the control box, the lights flash to the beat of the music being played on the Harmonize control box. The product is sold with one 50-light decorative light string. The green control box is approximately 7.5" x 6.5" x 2.5", and is green in color with a gray tinted cover over the controls with a red digital readout under the cover. The model number MU1402 can be found on a white label wrapped around the plug cord wire, near the plug.

Reason for recall

The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it and contact Seasonal Specialties for a prepaid label to return the lighting system for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16078
Date reported	January 19, 2016
Date initiated	January 19, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 2,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it and contact Seasonal Specialties for a prepaid label to return the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it and contact Seasonal Specialties for a prepaid label to return the lighting system for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 19, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16078.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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