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Mr. Christmas Recalls Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: December 12, 2024 Initiated: December 12, 2024 #25067

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Mr. Christmas LLC, of Memphis, Tennessee. Units affected: About 44,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return it to their place of purchase to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 25067.