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Recalls / 2024-12-12

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

25067 · Recalled 2024-12-12 · CPSC page

Recalled Target Wondershop Decorative Tree Light Switch
Recalled Target Wondershop Decorative Tree Light Switch

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.

Hazards

The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Wireless Decorative Tree Light ControllersAbout 44,600

Parties

Manufacturer
Mr. Christmas LLC
Importers
Target Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota for Wondershop™ branded products, Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas for Mr. Christmas branded products, CBOCS Distribution Inc., of Lebanon, Tennessee for Cracker Barrel branded products
Made in
China
Sold at
Walmart, Target, Cracker Barrel, online at Walmart.com, Target.com, CrackerBarrel.com, $40.

Consumer contact

Mr. Christmas at 800-489-6328 any day of the week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, email at recall@mrchristmas.com or online at www.mrchristmas.com/recall or www.mrchristmas.com and click on the "Recall" hyperlink on the bottom of the webpage for more information.

More images

Recalled Target White Receiver displaying Model Number 39630
Recalled Target White Receiver displaying Model Number 39630
Recalled Walmart Mr. Christmas Decorative Tree Light Controller
Recalled Walmart Mr. Christmas Decorative Tree Light Controller
Recalled Walmart White Receiver displaying Model No. 39611
Recalled Walmart White Receiver displaying Model No. 39611
Recalled Cracker Barrel Decorative Tree Light Controller
Recalled Cracker Barrel Decorative Tree Light Controller
Recalled Cracker Barrel White Receiver displaying Model No. 39612
Recalled Cracker Barrel White Receiver displaying Model No. 39612

Source: CPSC recall 25067. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.