Controllers sold at Target were marketed under the retail chain's Wondershop brand and have the words "Tree Lighting Switch" displayed. These recalled units are shaped like a red square switch box and feature green, white and red balls on the side.
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,
Nearly 44,000 wireless tree light controllers have been recalled due to fire risks, with consumers urged to return them for refunds.
The decorative controllers are wireless receivers that plug into outlets and let people turn their Christmas tree lights on and off via a giant lever or switch. To date, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says it has received 10 reports of overheating, including one that resulted in a fire. No injuries have been reported.
A Christmas tree lighter company is recalling wireless decorative tree light controllers sold at retailers such as Walmart and Target due to a fire risk, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Walmart, Target and Cracker Barrel online and in-person stores sold these products nationwide from July through November between $25 and $40.
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
(Gray News) - More than 44,000 wireless Christmas tree light controllers are being recalled because the wireless receiver can overheat and spark a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Mr. Christmas is recalling about 44, 600 wireless decorative tree light controllers because the wireless receiver can overheat and spark a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Holiday light controllers, manufactured by Mr. Christmas, can overheat and pose a fire hazard, according to a recent recall notice. (Courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) (Courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
If you’re shopping at Walmart this holiday season, you might want to put on your best smile. Walmart has launched a pilot program where some employees are wearing body cameras. The retail giant confirmed to CNBC that they are testing the cameras,
Double-check your Christmas tree lights controller to make sure it isn't one of the ones under recall this holiday season.