Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-01-19). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: MU1402. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16078 |
| Published | 2016-01-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-01-19 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Synchronized music and lighting system |
| Firm named in the title | Seasonal Specialties |
| Firms | Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Model numbers | MU1402 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Menards store in Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Mich., Minn., Mo., Neb., N.D., Ohio, S.D. and Wis. from August 2015 through November 2015 for about $120. |
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.
Hazard
The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received two reports of the control unit overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
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