Dec 14, 2024
(WJW) — It's less than two weeks before Christmas and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a 'Fast Track Recall' on about 45,000 decorative tree light controllers sold nationwide at popular retailers, like Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel stores, after receiving multiple reports of the device overheating, including one report of a fire. According to the alert, the recall issued on Dec. 12 involves Mr. Christmas wireless decorative tree light controllers. 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 recall states the wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Holiday horror: 6 scary movies you can stream now The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 10 reports of the devices overheating, including one fire, but said no injuries have been reported. Here's what to check for: 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. Jamie Foxx reportedly injured in altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant See pictures of the product(s) below: Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the product and return it for a full refund. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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